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SM10 GCF

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 GCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 72,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 72,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 70,812 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 70,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 69,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 67,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 66,146 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 66,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on shoulders

Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on shoulders

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,677 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,531 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,531 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 35,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 35,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 27,458 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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SM10 GCF is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM10 GCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SM10 GCF is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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