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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.8% pass rate
from 21,099 tests in 2021
(5.2% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Headlamps (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.2% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0047% fail on Arm
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0047% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 0.0047% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0047% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0047% fail on Spring saddle
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0047% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0095% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0095% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0047% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0047% fail on Axles
      • 0.0047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Bonnet (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake performance not tested (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0095% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0047% fail on Rod
        • 0.0047% fail on Cable
        • 0.0047% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Electronic stability control (98% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic systems (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Valves
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
      • 0.0047% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0047% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0047% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (16% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pipe
      • 0.033% fail on Tank (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Hose
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0047% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Belts
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.28% fail on Doors (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0095% fail on Hinge
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Front passenger's door (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Catch
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.100% fail on Body (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Panel (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Body condition
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Tailgate (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0047% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Engine mounting condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Bracket
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0095% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0047% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0047% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0095% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0095% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0047% fail on Floor
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (23% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0095% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0095% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0047% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0047% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.071% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0095% fail on Other leaks (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0095% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0047% fail on Undertray
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
        • 0.0095% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0047% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0095% fail on Drag link end (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.095% fail on Steering play
      • 0.095% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
    • 0.081% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.028% fail on Steering column
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0095% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0095% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering lock
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (11% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0095% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0047% fail on Attachment
    • 0.057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0095% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0047% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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