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VU10 XAZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 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 XAZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 40,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,743 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 38,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 30,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,206 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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 XAZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VU10 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

VU10 XAZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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