NISSAN MICRA MOT Pass Rate
71.2% of 83,452 NISSAN MICRA MOT tests pass.
At 71.2%, The MICRA passes slightly less often than the average across all NISSAN models (74.0%).
The NISSAN MICRA passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN MICRA tested at 0–3 years pass 94.9% of the time, compared with just 64.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.9% | 1,618 | 16,733 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.0% | 5,833 | 28,281 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.4% | 14,675 | 42,387 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.5% | 21,750 | 64,068 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.6% | 39,576 | 81,280 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN MICRA
The most common reason the NISSAN MICRA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 72.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 72.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 50.1% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 23.8% | excessively binding |
| Visibility | 18.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.1% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.3% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | inscription illegible |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 72.7% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 83.7% pass rate