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SM10 VHZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,800 mi
Last recorded172,800 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 172,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 167,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 166,417 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 166,417 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 164,141 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,863 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,132 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,850 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,842 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

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 VHZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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