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SW59 HCP

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 HCP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,970 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 48,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 44,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2020 44,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,446 miles

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

Offside Front wiper rubber split

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 38,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper rubber split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 24,734 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 24,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,180 miles

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 7,511 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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SW59 HCP is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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