2015 Nissan Micra · 42,686 MOT tests
2015 Nissan Micra reliability
2015 Nissan Micras fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 25 Micra years (42,686 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 35,831
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,686
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.4% of tests fail here (81% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Brakes6.4%
- Suspension6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Tyres4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 2.69%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.68%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Position lamp not working 1.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.56%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.19%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Nissan Micra reliable?
2015 Nissan Micras fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 25 Micra years (42,686 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.51% of tests), service brake excessively binding (2.69% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Nissan Micra shows 35,831 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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