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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1999
53.2% pass rate
from 4,511 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.067% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on All direction indicators (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
      • 0.044% fail on Semaphore (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Arm (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.89% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames (56% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Axles
      • 0.044% fail on Axle
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.067% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis (72% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition (71% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Body (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Panel (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Body condition
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (68% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.089% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
    • 0.18% fail on Cabs
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.044% fail on Seats (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.022% fail on Load security
      • 0.022% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.022% fail on Other tailgate component
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (29% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (64% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (50% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.067% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.18% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.044% fail on Pedal
    • 0.089% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Lever (74% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.044% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.022% fail on Other braking system component
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Requirements
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type (94% worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Steering (35% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.022% fail on Components
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.067% fail on Pump
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.022% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (66% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.089% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on Attachment
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Anchorages

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