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SV10 ZYW

2010 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,976 mi
Last recorded77,976 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ZYW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,976 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 77,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 76,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,904 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 75,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 75,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 72,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,964 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 65,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,684 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,642 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,640 miles

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation both rear. (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,577 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 52,577 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front. (1.4.A.2f)

front brake excessively fluctuating both. (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,554 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,821 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 30,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,488 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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SV10 ZYW is a 2010 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV10 ZYW, 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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SV10 ZYW is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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