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VK10 UGS

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 UGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 110,421 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2025 106,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 100,409 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,785 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 85,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 85,917 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,293 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 79,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,395 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,538 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,538 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,103 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 50,103 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

Rear exhaust clamp corroded heavily

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,153 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2016 42,153 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,827 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

slight cracking in n/s/f tyre

slight cracking in o/s/f tyre

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted making it impossible to view some testable items

Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted making it impossible to view some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,090 miles

covers on wheels (Unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

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 UGS is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black 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 VK10 UGS, 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 UGS is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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