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SM10 VRZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 81,710 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,486 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,486 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,764 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 71,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,284 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 60,686 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 57,480 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

OIL SUMP CORRODED STERT LEAKING OIL

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

Offside Rear SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,793 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,793 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2017 50,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,882 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 36,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,296 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 VRZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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