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SO59 AEK

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,419 mi
Last recorded143,419 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 AEK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 143,419 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 143,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,591 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 104,500 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak failed emission due to exhaust or catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,305 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,563 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,074 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 74,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,991 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 65,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,211 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 60,211 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 52,505 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 52,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,669 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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SO59 AEK is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO59 AEK, 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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SO59 AEK is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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