Nissan Micra MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Micra. Check any Micra by registration number below.
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69.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-12.0%
vs Nissan Avg
39
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Nissan Micra — MOT Reliability Overview
The Nissan Micra has an average MOT pass rate of 69.2%, which is 12.0 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Micra on the road.
The most common reasons a Nissan Micra fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Micra for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the Micra is around 30,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Micra, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Nissan Micra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Nissan Micra performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 440 vehicles
0.5%
6.1%
27k mi
2021
Based on 10,120 vehicles
1.4%
6.1%
28k mi
2020
Based on 13,007 vehicles
2.4%
9.5%
27k mi
44k mi
2019
Based on 20,845 vehicles
3.5%
12.3%
33k mi
45k mi
2018
Based on 24,153 vehicles
4.0%
19.5%
49k mi
2017
Based on 30,237 vehicles
4.3%
23.9%
55k mi
2016
Based on 24,515 vehicles
2.9%
18.2%
2015
Based on 29,719 vehicles
3.6%
19.2%
79k mi
2014
Based on 32,464 vehicles
4.1%
22.7%
78k mi
2013
Based on 26,795 vehicles
4.6%
24.1%
80k mi
2012
Based on 26,551 vehicles
5.2%
27.1%
89k mi
2011
Based on 29,140 vehicles
5.3%
27.6%
2010
Based on 36,589 vehicles
5.9%
27.8%
2009
Based on 36,720 vehicles
5.9%
28.3%
2008
Based on 33,775 vehicles
5.6%
28.8%
2007
Based on 31,471 vehicles
6.4%
31.1%
2006
Based on 42,292 vehicles
6.3%
30.7%
2005
Based on 37,221 vehicles
6.6%
33.2%
2004
Based on 26,398 vehicles
6.2%
33.1%
2003
Based on 24,388 vehicles
6.3%
32.3%
2002
Based on 18,398 vehicles
7.0%
29.6%
2001
Based on 10,762 vehicles
7.1%
31.3%
2000
Based on 7,254 vehicles
7.1%
30.3%
1999
Based on 7,927 vehicles
3.8%
30.9%
1998
Based on 65,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
18k mi
30k mi
58k mi
1997
Based on 2,564 vehicles
2.8%
31.2%
1996
Based on 1,934 vehicles
3.2%
30.7%
1995
Based on 1,201 vehicles
3.2%
29.4%
1994
Based on 951 vehicles
2.4%
21.4%
1993
Based on 566 vehicles
3.3%
23.6%
1992
Based on 412 vehicles
3.2%
16.6%
1991
Based on 441 vehicles
2.6%
25.2%
1990
Based on 374 vehicles
5.6%
41.9%
1989
Based on 305 vehicles
2.4%
28.8%
1988
Based on 211 vehicles
2.9%
26.6%
1987
Based on 126 vehicles
1.0%
28.9%
1986
Based on 74 vehicles
0.0%
17.2%
1985
Based on 31 vehicles
40.0%
0
Based on 320,258 vehicles
63k mi
Top MOT Failures — Nissan Micra
The most common reasons a Nissan Micra fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Offside
Typical Mileage — Nissan Micra
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 1998 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Micra.
At 3 Years
18,000
miles
At 5 Years
30,000
miles
At 10 Years
58,000
miles
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Nissan Micra — Frequently Asked Questions
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