Nissan Kubistar vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Kubistar
66%
MOT pass rate · 4,187 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Kubistar | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,808 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,187 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Kubistar
- 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)
- 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Micra is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.