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SM53 DAW

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,417 mi
Last recorded31,417 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DAW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 28,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,355 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,225 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 26,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 21,430 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 21,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,884 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 19,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 17,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 8,607 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 8,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 6,710 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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SM53 DAW is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 DAW, 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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SM53 DAW is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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