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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2013
72.5% pass rate
from 11,558 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.087% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0087% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.0087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0087% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Cable
        • 0.0087% fail on Pivot
    • 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.035% fail on Pedal
    • 0.087% fail on Parking brake control (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Lever
    • 0.069% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0087% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0087% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0087% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0087% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.069% fail on View to rear
      • 0.069% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.0087% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0087% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0087% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission
      • 0.66% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.65% fail on Joints
        • 0.0087% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
    • 0.035% fail on Doors (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Undertray
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0087% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
        • 0.0087% fail on Steering linkage
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0087% fail on Requirements
    • 0.069% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
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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