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VK10 FBJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,605 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 117,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,333 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 110,333 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,294 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,013 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,697 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,588 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges [3mm centre]

Pass 23 Jul 2016 69,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 69,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,095 miles

Coolant level low.

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,095 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,428 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,358 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,226 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 28,070 miles

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

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

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

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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VK10 FBJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VK10 FBJ, 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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VK10 FBJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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