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SV60 VLR

2010 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,067 mi
Last recorded78,067 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 VLR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,067 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 78,067 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,353 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,353 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,792 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 67,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,512 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,403 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,792 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 44,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,725 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,725 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,223 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,300 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 23,300 miles

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

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

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

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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SV60 VLR is a 2010 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV60 VLR, 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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SV60 VLR is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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