Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.6% pass rate
from 13,116 tests in 2021
(5.0% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.015% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.015% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on View to rear
      • 0.015% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0076% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0076% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.0076% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.084% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0076% fail on Springs
      • 0.0076% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0076% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0076% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0076% fail on Linkage
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.091% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.091% fail on Lever
    • 0.084% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0076% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0076% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0076% fail on Valves
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.43% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0076% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.0076% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0076% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.39% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0076% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0076% fail on Joints
    • 0.099% fail on Doors
      • 0.091% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0076% fail on Panel
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0076% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0076% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0076% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0076% fail on Seats
      • 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
    • 0.0076% fail on Hubs
  • 0.099% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Seat belts (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.069% fail on Identification of the vehicle (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Registration plates (68% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.053% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0076% fail on Steering rack
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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