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SM10 GEY

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,042 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion at engine mounting/strut mounting

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 15 Dec 2025 75,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion at engine mounting/strut mounting

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses OSF,NSF,OSR and NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure - clip missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump weeping/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 67,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses OSF,NSF,OSR and NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure - clip missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump weeping/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,642 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front - lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes - splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small oil leak - sump

Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,628 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 60,628 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 44,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 44,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2016 26,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 22,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 14,889 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 GEY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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