2010 Nissan Micra · 51,482 MOT tests
2010 Nissan Micra reliability
2010 Nissan Micras fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Micra years (51,482 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 38.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 65,647
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,482
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Suspension17.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Tyres6.7%
- Brakes4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.33%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.23%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.66%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.88%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.06%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Nissan Micra reliable?
2010 Nissan Micras fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Micra years (51,482 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.33% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.23% of tests), position lamp not working (5.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Nissan Micra shows 65,647 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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