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SM59 VPG

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,452 mi
Last recorded81,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VPG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,452 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on sub-frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on sub-frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,416 miles

Radiator has slight leak.

Fail 9 Jan 2024 69,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50 % n/s poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Radiator is leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 54,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 52,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 48,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 48,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,854 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 44,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,431 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 31,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 26,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,094 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 17,287 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 17,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VPG is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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