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SM10 VVX

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VVX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,533 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 118,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure twisted 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 115,624 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,209 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,604 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 91,506 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,449 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Close to being excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,449 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Close to being excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 79,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive CLose to limit for failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,541 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,469 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,894 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 VVX is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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