Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2010
63.8% pass rate
from 16,663 tests in 2021
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Springs (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0060% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0060% fail on Spring saddle
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joints (20% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (34% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0060% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (86% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (27% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0060% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.066% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0060% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0060% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0060% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0060% fail on Switch
    • 0.0060% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0060% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on Bonnet (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums (19% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs (19% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Cable (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Hand lever (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Pedal
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
      • 0.0060% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0060% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (31% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0060% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Catch
        • 0.0060% fail on Hinge
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0060% fail on Catch
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Hinge
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Seats
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0060% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.072% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0060% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0060% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0060% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0060% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0060% fail on Load security
      • 0.0060% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0060% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0060% fail on Undertray
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0060% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Seat belts (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0060% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Airbags
      • 0.036% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0060% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.036% fail on Steering gear (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0060% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0060% fail on Operation
    • 0.0060% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0060% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0060% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0060% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0060% fail on Speedometer
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