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VK10 UYV

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 UYV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,945 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 118,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,324 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 111,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 95,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,944 miles

Front both tyres getting low (165/70x14)

Rear both tyres perishing

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

all brake readings only just met requirements

exhaust system corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,944 miles

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

Front both tyres getting low (165/70x14)

Rear both tyres perishing

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

all brake readings only just met requirements

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,125 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,809 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,117 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,502 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,532 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,348 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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VK10 UYV is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UYV, 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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What year was VK10 UYV registered?

VK10 UYV is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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