Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.7% pass rate
from 11,764 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.42% fail on Prop shafts (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0085% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on Tank (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.077% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Cabs (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body (49% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
      • 0.026% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's door (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Hinge (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Catch
      • 0.043% fail on Other passenger's door (89% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door (86% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0085% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0085% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0085% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0085% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.9% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (12% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0085% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Position lamp (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.094% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.068% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.060% fail on Hazard warning (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Switch (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0085% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (19% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.0085% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0085% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (33% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
      • 0.0085% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Lever (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pedal (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Load sensing valves (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0085% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.0085% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.017% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (99% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0085% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.0085% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0085% fail on Operation
  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.043% fail on Sub-frame (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Anti-roll bars (98% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joints (99% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0085% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Axle
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (16% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors (47% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.068% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0085% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0085% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0085% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.043% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0085% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0085% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0085% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (27% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (27% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0085% fail on Other components
        • 0.0085% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.094% fail on Other components
      • 0.077% fail on Pump (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Operation (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Steering box
    • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0085% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0085% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.085% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Hubs
  • 0.026% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.026% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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