2014 Nissan Micra · 46,571 MOT tests
2014 Nissan Micra reliability
2014 Nissan Micras fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 25 Micra years (46,571 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 40,053
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,571
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 8.1% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.2%
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Brakes8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Tyres4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 3.64%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.61%
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 3.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 2.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.98%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.28%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.69%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Nissan Micra reliable?
2014 Nissan Micras fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 25 Micra years (46,571 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (3.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.61% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Nissan Micra shows 40,053 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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