2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

6,627 MOT tests in 2024. 91.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.2%
Failed or needed repairs8.8%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,627 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    60 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    49 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    30 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Suspension1.4%
  5. Brakes1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

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 structure13.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 91.2% of 2021 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,627 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).