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YY10 GWJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,340 mi
Last recorded86,340 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 GWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 86,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 175/65r14 h cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 82,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 175/65r14 h cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 55,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 51,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 48,026 miles

Heat shield missing on catalytic converter at front.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 48,026 miles

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

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

Heat shield missing on catalytic converter at front.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,254 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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YY10 GWJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YY10 GWJ, 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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YY10 GWJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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