2017 Nissan Micra · 42,517 MOT tests
2017 Nissan Micra reliability
2017 Nissan Micras fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 25 of 25 Micra years (42,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 24.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 32,418
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,517
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.9% of tests fail here (438% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.02%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Service brake excessively binding 1.03%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.03%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.86%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Nissan Micra reliable?
2017 Nissan Micras fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 25 of 25 Micra years (42,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.48% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Nissan Micra shows 32,418 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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