Nissan Micra Initia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan Micra Initia car check
Is the Nissan Micra Initia reliable? We analysed 2,046 real MOT tests across 323 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Micra Initia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Micra Initia.
Nissan Micra Initia — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Nissan Micra Initia — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1240cc
- Power
- 80 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.9 mpg
- Urban
- 38.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 55.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1784
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 143 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Nissan Micra Initia Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Micra Initia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Micra Initia Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Micra Initia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Micra Initia Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Micra Initia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Micra Initia Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Micra Initia THIS CAR | 82.4% | 2,046 | 80,560 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Marlin Roadster | 80.7% | 2,085 | 23,672 mi | 55 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Micra Initia outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Micra InitiaShould you buy a used Nissan Micra Initia?
The Nissan Micra Initia has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 2,046 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Nissan Micra Initia owner drives around 4,337 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.