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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2012
67.8% pass rate
from 11,573 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (8.4% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.017% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0086% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0086% fail on Lever
        • 0.0086% fail on Pivot
    • 0.48% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.086% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Valves
    • 0.0086% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0086% fail on Other components
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (15% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.069% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0086% fail on Horn
    • 0.095% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.069% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.052% fail on View to rear
      • 0.052% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.017% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0086% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.069% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.095% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Transmission
      • 0.91% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.89% fail on Joints
        • 0.0086% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0086% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.035% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Joints
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.052% fail on Tank
      • 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0086% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0086% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Other components
        • 0.0086% fail on Steering component
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0086% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0086% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates (46% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.0086% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0086% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Nissan Micra (2010 - 2016)
    Low emissions and fuel consumption from 1.2-litre engine. Roomy and seats five. Decent value for money. Bluetooth as standard.

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