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SV60 XEJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 XEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,949 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 116,941 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On The Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 96,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On The Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,211 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,781 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 88,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 84,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,395 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,954 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 77,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front exhaust bolts deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front upper (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front exhaust bolts deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,073 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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SV60 XEJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV60 XEJ, 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 XEJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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