2018 Nissan Micra · 33,604 MOT tests
2018 Nissan Micra reliability
2018 Nissan Micras fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 25 Micra years (33,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,418
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,604
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.4% of tests fail here (459% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.4%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.85%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.47%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.23%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.75%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Nissan Micra reliable?
2018 Nissan Micras fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 25 Micra years (33,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.4% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.29% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Nissan Micra shows 28,418 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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