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Nissan Micra (2021)

6,445 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Micra

CarHunch analysed 6,445 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Micra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 13.6% above UK average
93.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,796
typical mileage
11,694–25,472 middle half
5.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Nissan Micra

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Micra 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.

11,694
low mileage
17,796
typical
25,472
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Micra vehicles fall between 11,694 and 25,472 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
2.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Nissan Micra

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 37%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 36.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 22.7%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 20.7%
    Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 20.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 19.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 16.6%
    Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 15.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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