Nissan Micra vs Nissan Note limited edition: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Nissan Note limited edition
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Note limited edition (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Note limited edition |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 58,670 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Nissan Note limited edition
- TPMS LIGHT ON
- Exhaust corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Note limited edition (64%) 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.