Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2011
68.0% pass rate
from 12,956 tests in 2021
(5.1% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0077% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.031% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Axles (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Axle
      • 0.0077% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (14% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (24% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (25% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0077% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0077% fail on Arm
    • 0.63% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Horn (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Reversing lamps (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.077% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0077% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.039% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes (13% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums (24% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
        • 0.0077% fail on Cable
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0077% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0077% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Belts
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Seats
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.046% fail on Fuel system (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
    • 0.031% fail on Doors (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0077% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0077% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0077% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0077% fail on Chassis condition
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.062% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0077% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0077% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0077% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0077% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0077% fail on Undertray
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates (45% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Seat belts (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment
  • 0.18% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0077% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0077% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.054% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Steering wheel
Read the Honest John Review

  • Nissan Micra (2010 - 2016)
    Low emissions and fuel consumption from 1.2-litre engine. Roomy and seats five. Decent value for money. Bluetooth as standard.

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