Nissan Micra vs Nissan Sunny: 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 Sunny
63%
MOT pass rate · 73,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Sunny |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 63% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 37% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 104,013 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 73,935 |
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 Sunny
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- 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)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 63%. 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.