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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2008
62.4% pass rate
from 15,813 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (6.5% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0063% fail on Spring saddle
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Macpherson strut (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0063% fail on Axles
      • 0.0063% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0063% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (28% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Position lamps (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0063% fail on Switch
    • 0.0063% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0063% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Bonnet (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (65% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Cable
        • 0.0063% fail on Lever
        • 0.0063% fail on Linkage
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Belts
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0063% fail on Hinge
      • 0.051% fail on Front passenger's door (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Hinge
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Tank
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Boot lid condition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other boot lid component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0063% fail on Body condition
    • 0.044% fail on Seats (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0063% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0063% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0063% fail on Carrier
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0063% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0063% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0063% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.0063% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0063% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0063% fail on Other components
        • 0.0063% fail on Steering component
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering play (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.0063% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0063% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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