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SW59 GUK

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GUK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 149,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills outer and inner both n/s and o/s front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake drums corroded both n/s and o/s

surface corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,153 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 140,153 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 118,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,357 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 66,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,411 miles

Offside front wheel damaged on inner rim

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,057 miles

Front heatshield rattling

Offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,186 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 45,185 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,776 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SW59 GUK is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 SW59 GUK, 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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SW59 GUK is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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