Nissan Dba-c25 vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Dba-c25
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Dba-c25 (71%) 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 Dba-c25 | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 18% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 142,128 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Dba-c25
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Dba-c25 (71%) 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.