Nissan Micra vs Nissan Sktline: 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 Sktline
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Sktline (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Sktline |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,745 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 Sktline
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- n/s/f tie rod bush deteriorating
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Sktline (62%) 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.