Nissan Micra
Registered from 1990 to 2025.
About this model
The Nissan Micra, also known as the Nissan March , is a supermini car (B-segment) that has been produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan from 1982. The March name has always been used in the Japanese markets but also in many export markets across Asia and Latin America and others.
From the Wikipedia article Nissan Micra, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2010 1.2 petrol. 4,277 of 18,877 tests failed, 23%.
Better than 57% of 2010 cars. The typical one fails 24%, across 955 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 58% | 2,479 |
| Lights and electrics | 42% | 1,817 |
| Tyres and wheels | 24% | 1,020 |
| Visibility | 16% | 681 |
| Brakes | 15% | 651 |
| Body and structure | 9% | 377 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 58% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Tyres and wheels — 24% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 15% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 42% of its failures
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 16% of its failures
- Body and structure — 9% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 180–200k miles this one fails 35% of its inspections, against the 28% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 11% | 12% | 672 | |
| 20–40k miles | 15% | 15% | 2,879 | |
| 40–60k miles | 20% | 19% | 4,449 | |
| 60–80k miles | 24% | 22% | 4,491 | |
| 80–100k miles | 27% | 25% | 3,178 | |
| 100–120k miles | 29% | 27% | 1,848 | |
| 120–140k miles | 31% | 28% | 839 | |
| 140–160k miles | 30% | 28% | 342 | |
| 160–180k miles | 32% | 28% | 91 | |
| 180–200k miles | 35% | 28% | 54 |
18,843 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.0 petrol · 92 hp · 1135 kg · 2525 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.0 petrol · 98 hp · 1139 kg · 2525 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 91 hp · 1126 kg · 2525 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 0.9 petrol · 89 hp · 1078 kg · 2526 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 0.9 petrol · 89 hp · 1053 kg · 2527 mm wheelbase · 4.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 85 hp · 1059 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1065 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1065 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.2 petrol · 83 hp · 1064 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1069 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.2 petrol · 81 hp · 1062 kg · 2448 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.2 petrol · 1057 kg · 2434 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00793/23
The driver's seat may be faulty, which can cause the seat belt anchorages not to function as intended, creating a risk of injury in the case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0110/16
As a result of a design change to the engine ignition coils fitted, the internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case, this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail, stopping power to the ignition relay. This may cause the engine to stall.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0430/15
Due to an Engine Control Module (ECM) software error, under certain very limited engine start conditions, the ECM may set an incorrect engine throttle valve position. As a result, at engine speeds in excess of 3600 rpm, the vehicle may briefly accelerate unexpectedly.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0529/18
Cracks may form in the front wheel hub. The front wheel hub could consequently break leading to the front wheel become detached.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0530/18
The seat belt retractor internal car sensor may not function as intended. In the event of an accident, the retractors could fail to lock and in such circumstances the seatbelt would not restrain the occupant.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0850/15
The push engine start switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to stop unexpectedly.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0872/15
There is a possibility that the lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted from the steering system during manufacture. If this is the case, the upper bearing would be overloaded and, if left in this condition, the pinion may disengage causing loss of steering control.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1150/17
The ignition switch harness may not be correctly locked in position. As a result the connector may disconnect, which could result in engine shut down while driving with no possibility to restart.
Recall of the product from end users
2 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.