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VO10 XCS

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 XCS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,823 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre rear seat belt poor operation,offside front brake hose insecure.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 74,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre rear seat belt poor operation,offside front brake hose insecure.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,302 miles

Offside Front brake hose insecure.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,302 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

o/s/f brake hose security, both front shock/spring platforms,

Fail 30 Sep 2020 67,549 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

o/s/f brake hose security, both front shock/spring platforms,

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,145 miles

Front suspension spring platforms coroded.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,622 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyre`s worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 33,254 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut to o/sf outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VO10 XCS is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VO10 XCS, 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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VO10 XCS is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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