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YR10 EKP

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,398 mi
Last recorded130,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 EKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,398 miles

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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 130,398 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 124,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 124,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT DROP LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT DROP LINK BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust front heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2024 116,554 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust front heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,512 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 107,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,181 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,367 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 77,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 52,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,995 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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YR10 EKP is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR10 EKP, 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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YR10 EKP is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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