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YY10 VXG

2010 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 VXG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 79,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 79,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 70,985 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,415 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 59,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,827 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 56,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,681 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 VXG is a 2010 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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