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SM10 LZE

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LZE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 48,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 45,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,287 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,368 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,513 miles

Offside Front headlamp is slightly loose although headlamp aim isn't affected

Fail 17 May 2018 39,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall is splitting (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp is slightly loose although headlamp aim isn't affected

Pass 16 May 2017 37,461 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 37,461 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 34,604 miles

Offside Front wiper is torn but clears effectively

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components

rear exhaust joint clamp is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Pass 27 May 2015 29,784 miles

O/S/F tyre is cut on inner wall.

Fail 27 May 2015 29,777 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is cut on inner wall.

Pass 30 May 2014 24,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 24,956 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 19,720 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 LZE is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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