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YB59 BWJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 BWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 69,474 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 69,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit has water ingress

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 66,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 66,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,245 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 64,245 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 62,003 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,814 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,814 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 35,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YB59 BWJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB59 BWJ, 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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YB59 BWJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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