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SW10 EYR

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 EYR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,643 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both drums (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,966 miles

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

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,729 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,729 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 85,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,099 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,099 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Parking brake requires attention

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,294 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front 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 does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer sections & offside front coming close also (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs slightly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster detached from reflector inside headlamp assy (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer sections & offside front coming close also (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs slightly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 29,590 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,295 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 22,295 miles

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

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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SW10 EYR is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 SW10 EYR, 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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SW10 EYR is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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