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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2001
52.3% pass rate
from 7,418 tests in 2021
(9.6% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Belts
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (66% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (67% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system (49% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.054% fail on Pipe
      • 0.040% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on Tank (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Cabs (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
      • 0.067% fail on Other passenger's door (68% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition (67% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Floor (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seats (60% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat (71% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (39% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (16% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.67% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
      • 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.094% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.094% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.067% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.040% fail on Valves
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hand lever (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (59% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Load sensing valves (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 15% fail on Suspension (10% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames (60% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (56% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame (57% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (65% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.081% fail on Macpherson strut (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.067% fail on Axles (67% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Axle
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (16% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.040% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested (44% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.067% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (47% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Steering (35% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.027% fail on Operation (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pump
      • 0.013% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering play
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages

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