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VU10 UWD

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 UWD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes just starting to de-bond/split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 48,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes just starting to de-bond/split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes just starting to de-bond/split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes just starting to de-bond/split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,426 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2024 43,426 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front wipers smearing the screen slightly

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front wipers smearing the screen slightly

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,283 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,663 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 29,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 20,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 20,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 9,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 7,157 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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VU10 UWD is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red 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 VU10 UWD, 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 VU10 UWD registered?

VU10 UWD is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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The MOT history for VU10 UWD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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