MOT reliability
Nissan Mirca
9 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Nissan Mirca vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Mirca has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,583 miles.
9
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
6,716
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Mirca problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Mirca MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes7%
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Body & structure4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Steering3%
Nissan Mirca pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 12 | 58% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Nissan Mirca MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Mirca MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nissan Mirca pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 120,947 |
| 2007 | 1 | 27 | 63% | 112,195 |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 69,978 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 106,437 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 166,289 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 76,200 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 96,480 |
Nissan Mirca reliability FAQ
Across 9 Nissan Mirca vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Mirca MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Nissan Mirca in our data has covered around
107,583 miles.
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