Nissan Micra vs Nissan Primera se td: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
More reliable
Nissan Primera se td
69%
MOT pass rate · 187 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Primera se td |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 161,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 187 |
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 Primera se td
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. 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.