2020 Nissan Micra · 8,301 MOT tests
2020 Nissan Micra reliability
2020 Nissan Micras fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Micra years (8,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,535
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,301
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.4% of tests fail here (482% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension3.4%
- Tyres3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes1.4%
- Wheels0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.83%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.71%
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 0.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.42%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.31%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Nissan Micra reliable?
2020 Nissan Micras fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Micra years (8,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.83% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.71% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Nissan Micra shows 19,535 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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