2003 Nissan Micra: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2003 Nissan Micra
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Flat batteries and immobiliser faults
Batteries going flat, immobiliser and software problems, and keyless entry faults are common.
At the viewing: Make sure it starts first time and the key works properly.
Source: What Car?: used Nissan Micra (2002-2010) buying guide
- All engines
Leaking tailgate
The rear hatch can leak.
At the viewing: Look for damp in the boot.
Source: What Car?: used Nissan Micra (2002-2010) buying guide
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Micra compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 6,199 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 13,302 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 18,533 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 25,373 | Tyres 31% |
| 2018 | 29,523 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 37,587 | Suspension 36% |
| 2016 | 31,741 | Suspension 33% |
| 2015 | 38,432 | Suspension 35% |
| 2014 | 41,713 | Suspension 42% |
| 2013 | 33,976 | Suspension 46% |
| 2012 | 34,053 | Suspension 45% |
| 2011 | 37,306 | Suspension 44% |
| 2010 | 46,214 | Suspension 36% |
| 2009 | 46,013 | Suspension 38% |
| 2008 | 41,890 | Suspension 40% |
| 2007 | 38,505 | Suspension 43% |
| 2006 | 50,932 | Lights and electrics 45% |
| 2005 | 44,260 | Lights and electrics 51% |
| 2004 | 30,756 | Lights and electrics 51% |
| 2002 | 21,405 | Brakes 40% |
| 2001 | 12,388 | Brakes 39% |
| 2000 | 8,322 | Suspension 40% |
| 1999 | 6,564 | Suspension 40% |
| 1998 | 4,022 | Suspension 42% |
| 1997 | 2,038 | Suspension 41% |
| 1996 | 1,528 | Suspension 40% |
| 1995 | 933 | Brakes 38% |
| 1994 | 741 | Brakes 40% |
| 1993 | 475 | Brakes 38% |
| 1992 | 366 | Suspension 39% |
| 1991 | 356 | Brakes 33% |
| 1990 | 313 | Brakes 39% |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |
| 1988 | – | Too few tests |
| 1987 | – | Too few tests |
| 1986 | – | Too few tests |
| 1985 | – | Too few tests |
| 1984 | – | Too few tests |