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SM59 OOY

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OOY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2025 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,728 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield slight loose not likely to fall off

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 91,728 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL CUTS ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded leaking on to exhaust risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield slight loose not likely to fall off

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,099 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2023 81,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 81,095 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,334 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 38,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 21,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,658 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,445 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 12,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 12,146 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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SM59 OOY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black 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 SM59 OOY, 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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SM59 OOY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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