Nissan Figo vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Figo
67%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Figo (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 Figo | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 133,141 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Figo
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PAS rack damp
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Figo (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.