Nissan Altima sl vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Altima sl
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Altima sl (67%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Altima sl | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 100,299 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Altima sl
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nissan Micra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Altima sl (67%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.