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YC10 VMU

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,300 mi
Last recorded79,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 VMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 79,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 66,794 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 66,618 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 54,001 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 52,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 52,255 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 50,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 47,563 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 45,307 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 42,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,475 miles

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 VMU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 YC10 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

YC10 VMU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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