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YC10 NVJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 NVJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 121,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,469 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 106,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 101,177 miles

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

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,594 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,592 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,537 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,916 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,344 miles

wiper blades split at ends

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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YC10 NVJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc 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 YC10 NVJ, 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 YC10 NVJ registered?

YC10 NVJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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