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SW10 LXJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,140 mi
Last recorded80,140 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 LXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 79,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 79,836 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,897 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,887 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,637 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,740 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 62,740 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,327 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,519 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft seal slight leak

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

all brake flexi ferulls corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,222 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush debonding

Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush debonding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,316 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,391 miles

nearside front tyre has shallow cuts on sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2014 16,391 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)

nearside front tyre has shallow cuts on sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,925 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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SW10 LXJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXJ, 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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What year was SW10 LXJ registered?

SW10 LXJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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