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Y40 HBC

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,617 mi
Last recorded46,617 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 HBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,945 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 43,945 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracks

Pass 13 Aug 2022 37,230 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,472 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 33,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,991 miles

Exhaust corroded

oil weep

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,529 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,290 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,789 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 17,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 12,784 miles

nsf tyre outer side wall damaged cords not showing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 12,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre outer side wall damaged cords not showing

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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Y40 HBC is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y40 HBC, 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 Y40 HBC registered?

Y40 HBC is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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