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VN10 OBW

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system has a small leak from the central pipe to the rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 73,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,042 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 65,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,795 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,813 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 40,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,953 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,953 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 22,733 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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VN10 OBW is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN10 OBW, 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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VN10 OBW is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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