2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

12,626 MOT tests in 2024. 73.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time73.9%
Failed or needed repairs26.1%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,626 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    211 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.1%
  2. Brakes9.1%
  3. Suspension8.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  5. Tyres5.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 73.9% of 2015 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,626 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).