Nissan Micra S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan Micra S car check
Is the Nissan Micra S reliable? We analysed 4,901 real MOT tests across 1,395 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Micra S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Micra S.
Nissan Micra S — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Nissan Micra S — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1240cc
- Power
- 80 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- 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 S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Micra S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Micra S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Micra S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Micra S Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Micra S fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Micra S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Micra S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Micra S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Micra S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 68 | 73.5% | 25,804 | 45,242 | 78,706 |
Nissan Micra S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Micra S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Micra S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.5% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Micra S is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.5% across 68 tests.
How Does the Nissan Micra S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Micra S THIS CAR | 76.3% | 4,901 | 79,752 mi | 21 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 |
| Bedford Motor Caravan | 69.1% | 1,725 | 65,792 mi | 47 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Micra S sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Micra SShould you buy a used Nissan Micra S?
The Nissan Micra S has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.3% across 4,901 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Nissan Micra S owner drives around 3,725 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.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Micra S models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.