Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.0% pass rate
from 21,611 tests in 2021
(4.2% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
      • 0.0046% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0046% fail on Arm
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0046% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.097% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Electrical wiring (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.023% fail on Hazard warning (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Switch (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamps (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0093% fail on Rear reflectors (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0046% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0046% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension (12% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (7.7% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (17% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0093% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0093% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (9.3% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0046% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums (22% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs (22% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.037% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.0093% fail on Cable (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (95% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (83% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0093% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Rigid brake pipes (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.037% fail on Pedal (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Flexible brake hoses (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0046% fail on Valves
    • 0.0046% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0046% fail on Other components
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition (15% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0046% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0046% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0046% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0046% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0046% fail on Undertray
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts (93% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Hinge
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Tank (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Hose
      • 0.0093% fail on Pipe (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0046% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.10% fail on Seats (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0046% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.069% fail on Chassis (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Chassis condition (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Body (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Panel
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0046% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Tailgate (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0046% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0046% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0046% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0093% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0046% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Power steering (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
    • 0.046% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.019% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.019% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering column
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.069% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0093% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.0093% fail on Hubs (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.0093% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0046% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0046% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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