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YY10 OBL

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,240 mi
Last recorded143,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 OBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,240 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 136,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,178 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test in t mirror and ofside of screen ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 106,466 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test in t mirror and ofside of screen ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,654 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 92,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,259 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre valve perished

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre valve perished

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2017 82,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,318 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,077 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 OBL is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY10 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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