2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

9,791 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,791 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    239 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    196 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    174 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Tyres5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  4. Brakes3.0%
  5. Lights & electrics2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2018 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2018 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,791 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).