2021 Nissan Micra · 2,014 MOT tests
2021 Nissan Micra reliability
2021 Nissan Micras fail 9.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Micra years (2,014 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 9.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 17,087
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,014
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.5% of tests fail here (205% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Tyres2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Suspension1.5%
- Brakes1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.09%
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 0.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
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 0.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.65%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.14%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.74%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (1.69%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Nissan Micra reliable?
2021 Nissan Micras fail 9.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Micra years (2,014 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.09% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (0.79% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Nissan Micra shows 17,087 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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