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SM10 LZS

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,395 mi
Last recorded125,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LZS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 125,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 115,251 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 115,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,464 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 95,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps came on when tapped... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,617 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 73,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside 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 11 Jul 2018 59,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,278 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 28,694 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 LZS is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZS, 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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What year was SM10 LZS registered?

SM10 LZS is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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