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WU60 VTE

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU60 VTE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,452 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust heat shields slightly loose.

Front wiper linkage worn but not considered excessive.

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer edge. 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust heat shields slightly loose.

Front wiper linkage worn but not considered excessive.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,774 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm)165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,068 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 70,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tailgate slightly loose Catch slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,101 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and mountings - exhaust still supported

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 55,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer tread (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust and mountings - exhaust still supported

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,862 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not extending (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam to low unable to adjust as reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,601 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,747 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU60 VTE 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 68.4%.

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 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 WU60 VTE, 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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WU60 VTE is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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