Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 2018

90.9% pass rate

from 10,359 tests in 2021

(21% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.0097% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.087% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.087% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.13% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.13% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.019% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.087% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.058% fail on Horn
  - 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.0097% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.068% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.029% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0097% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.0097% fail on Position lamp
2.0% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Washers
- 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.058% fail on Windscreen
- 0.029% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0097% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0097% fail on View to rear
  - 0.0097% fail on Mirrors
1.9% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Size/type
1.6% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (25 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.17% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.039% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.0097% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.0097% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
1.0% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.60% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.12% fail on Brake discs
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.097% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.097% fail on Rbt
      - 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.029% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.029% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.019% fail on Hand lever
- 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.019% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.0097% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.0097% fail on Electronic braking system
0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.25% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.097% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.0097% fail on Airbags
  - 0.0097% fail on Drivers airbag
  - 0.0097% fail on Passengers airbag
0.32% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.097% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.0097% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.068% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.058% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.0097% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0097% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.0097% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.068% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Door condition
    - 0.0097% fail on Catch
  - 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.029% fail on Door condition
- 0.039% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.039% fail on Bumpers
- 0.039% fail on Transmission
  - 0.039% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.039% fail on Joints
- 0.019% fail on Body
  - 0.019% fail on Other body component
- 0.019% fail on Seats
  - 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.0097% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.0097% fail on Tank
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.087% fail on Attachment
- 0.058% fail on Condition
0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2018 cars)
0.029% fail on Steering
- 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.0097% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0097% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.0097% fail on Locking devices
0.0097% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.0097% fail on Belt(s)/padding