Nissan Micra MOT Results
Registered in 201581.6% pass rate
from 13,116 tests in 2021
(5.0% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.
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5.5% fail on
Visibility
(40% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Wipers (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
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0.015% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.015% fail on Windscreen
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0.015% fail on
View to rear
- 0.015% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0076% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0076% fail on Bonnet
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4.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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1.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.091% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.4% fail on
Headlamps
(38% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.11% fail on Horn
- 0.0076% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.084% fail on
Direction indicators
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Flashing type
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Flashing type
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.023% fail on Position lamp
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0.015% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.015% fail on Switch
- 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.2% fail on
Suspension
(30% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Ball joint (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.023% fail on Suspension arm
- 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.076% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint
- 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0076% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.069% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.0076% fail on Linkage
- 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0076% fail on
Springs
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0.0076% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0076% fail on Coil spring
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0.0076% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0076% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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2.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
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2.1% fail on
Brake performance
(90% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0076% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(80% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(89% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
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0.22% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(89% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(67% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Parking brake performance
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Rbt
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.030% fail on
Rbt
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(56% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Brake linings
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0.41% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(33% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0076% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.0076% fail on Linkage
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0.79% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(56% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.091% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.091% fail on Lever
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0.084% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.069% fail on Pedal
- 0.015% fail on Hand lever (79% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.069% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.023% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0076% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.0076% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0076% fail on Valves
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2.1% fail on
Brake performance
(90% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Tyres
(43% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Size/type (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Spark ignition
(36% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.0076% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.0076% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.0076% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.41% fail on
Spark ignition
(36% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.42% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Drive shaft
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0.0076% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0076% fail on Joints
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Doors
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0.091% fail on
Front passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.0076% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0076% fail on Door condition
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0.091% fail on
Front passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Bumpers
- 0.030% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Body
- 0.015% fail on Other body component
- 0.0076% fail on Panel
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0.015% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0076% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0076% fail on Bracket
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0.0076% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0076% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0076% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.0076% fail on
Seats
- 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Attachment
- 0.030% fail on Condition
- 0.0076% fail on Hubs
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0.099% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(74% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Seat belts
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Registration plates (68% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Steering
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Steering linkage components
(91% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
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0.023% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.023% fail on Steering rack
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0.0076% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0076% fail on Steering rack
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0.030% fail on
Steering linkage components
(91% better than other 2015 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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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.