What are the common problems with the 15+ year old Nissan Micra?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old Nissan Micra are: Lamps & Electrics (13.9% risk), Suspension (8.9% risk), Brakes (4.6% risk).

Nissan Micra MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old Nissan Micra reliable?

Based on 359,363 MOT tests, 15+-year-old Nissan Micra has a 46.2% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

46.2%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Nissan Micra vehicles

Based on 359,363 MOT tests

18.2pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 46.2% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Nissan Micra are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 13.9%

Suspension 8.9%

Brakes 4.6%

Visibility 4.6%

Body & Chassis 4.5%

Tyres 3.4%

Steering 1.9%

How Does This Compare?

Nissan Micra MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	7.6%	26,317	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	15.8%	122,457	Suspension
6-10 years	26.3%	261,528	Suspension
11-15 years	37.6%	317,664	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	46.2%	359,363	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Nissan Micra reliable?

15+-year-old Nissan Micra vehicles have a 46.2% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Nissan Micra?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 13.9% failure risk
Suspension — 8.9% failure risk
Brakes — 4.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan Micra for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Nissan Micra, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Nissan Micra Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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