Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.0% pass rate
from 12,757 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Washers
    • 0.039% fail on View to rear
      • 0.039% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.031% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.031% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0078% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0078% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.071% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0078% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0078% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.016% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.094% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0078% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0078% fail on Switch
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.00% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes
    • 0.94% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0078% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (41% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Brake performance (38% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.055% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.063% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.031% fail on Pedal
      • 0.031% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.047% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.047% fail on Lever
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0078% fail on Servos
      • 0.0078% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0078% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0078% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.031% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0078% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.024% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0078% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0078% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.52% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0078% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.094% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0078% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0078% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.0078% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0078% fail on Joints
    • 0.055% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0078% fail on Catch
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0078% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.047% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.024% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.0078% fail on Panel
      • 0.0078% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0078% fail on Undertray
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.094% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.063% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.039% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0078% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0078% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0078% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0078% fail on Steering rack
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