Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T
From 1,191 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 30 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 3 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 60.8% of Micra N-Tec Ig-T failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Micra N-Tec Ig-Ts tested had between 13,721 and 25,650 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,110 median miles, the Micra N-Tec Ig-T has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,191 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Micra N-Tec Ig-T is 19,110 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,721 and 25,650 miles.
Buying a used Micra N-Tec Ig-T?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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