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SM10 XUW

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 XUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 49,552 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2025 49,552 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,877 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 48,859 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also nail in it, 185/50/16, (cord expose) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,852 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 47,852 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,968 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,835 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 44,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 36,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,810 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 33,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,716 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 23,941 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XUW is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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