Nissan Micra vs Nissan Nx pulsar: 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 Nx pulsar
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Nx pulsar (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Nx pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 172,660 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 Nx pulsar
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- Battery insecure
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Nx pulsar (50%) 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.