2011 Nissan Micra · 41,961 MOT tests
2011 Nissan Micra reliability
2011 Nissan Micras fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Micra years (41,961 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 36.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 57,053
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,961
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8.2% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Suspension11.8%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Tyres5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.18%
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 4.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 3.73%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.46%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.37%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.81%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.84%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.01%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.59%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Nissan Micra reliable?
2011 Nissan Micras fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Micra years (41,961 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.18% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.03% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Nissan Micra shows 57,053 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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