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VE10 YGW

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,888 mi
Last recorded107,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 YGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 107,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 107,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear, inner sidewall. 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure, likely to become detached. PRS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box fouling coil spring

Fail 28 Aug 2025 105,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box fouling coil spring

Pass 10 Sep 2024 103,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,803 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded/strong advisory for replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive radiator oil cooler connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,023 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust section corroded

engine sump corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,023 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump corrodeing

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,781 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump corrodeing

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,221 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,221 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,912 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,975 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus a nail (4.1.E.1)

advise front wiper blades

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,628 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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VE10 YGW is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE10 YGW, 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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VE10 YGW is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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