Nissan Micra Visia (2011)
2011 Nissan Micra Visia
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2011 Nissan Micra Visia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Nissan Micra Visia falls slightly below the UK average with a 74.9% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting it's a shade less reliable than typical for its age—though the complete absence of dangerous defects is genuinely reassuring. At around 57,800 miles median mileage, these cars are running lean for their 13-year lifespan, which helps explain why they're not accumulating major problems yet.
The average of 0.65 failures per vehicle and zero advisories indicates that when these Micras do fail, it tends to be a single, discrete issue rather than systemic decay—typical of the model's honest engineering. If you're looking at one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and exhaust condition (the most common failure points for this generation), and expect to budget for one repair in the next couple of years.
What to check before buying a 2011 Nissan Micra Visia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (83%) | 88 | 90.3% | 0.78 |
| Petrol (17%) | 18 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Nissan Micra Visia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Nissan Micra Visia vehicles fall between 43,531 and 70,182 miles.
2011 Nissan Micra Visia — Still on the Road
64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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