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SM10 XEO

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 139,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 139,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,177 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,502 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 102,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are corroded on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,349 miles

EXHAUST NOT CLAMPED AT REAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 82,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

EXHAUST NOT CLAMPED AT REAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,467 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,669 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 27,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,588 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 XEO is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

SM10 XEO is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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