Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2000
51.6% pass rate
from 5,510 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (27% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment (37% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.091% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.073% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.018% fail on Belts
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis (99% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pipe
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
      • 0.018% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (64% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door (85% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Cabs
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Floor
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.018% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (34% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings (42% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (71% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames (54% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (57% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.018% fail on Axles
      • 0.018% fail on Axle
  • 14% fail on Brakes (10% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (60% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (45% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.054% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.091% fail on Cable
        • 0.036% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.036% fail on Valves
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Load sensing valves (76% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.054% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.036% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.018% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.073% fail on Requirements
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested (52% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (81% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (21% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.091% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Steering column
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
  • 0.018% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.018% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Anchorages

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