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Nissan Micra MOT Results

59.0% pass rate
from 595 tests in 2020
(50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.50% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.17% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.34% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.67% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.17% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 0.67% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.67% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Body (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
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