2010 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.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2010 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
Engine management recall
All 2010 to 2015 Micras were recalled for an engine management fault that could cause brief unintended acceleration. Some cars built July 2015 to January 2016 had an ignition coil that could stall the engine.
At the viewing: Ask a Nissan dealer to check the reg for outstanding recalls.
- CVT automatic
CVT automatic needs fluid changes
CVT gearbox problems usually come from missed fluid changes, due every three years.
At the viewing: Look for the gearbox fluid change in the history.
- Manual gearbox
Slipping clutch
Check the clutch has a clear biting point and doesn't slip.
At the viewing: Accelerate in a high gear from low speed: revs rising without speed means slip.
If it needs doing: Clutch replacement, about £250–£600. ClickMechanic
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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% |
| 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% |
| 2003 | 28,063 | Lights and electrics 48% |
| 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 |