2022 Nissan Micra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Nissan Micra passed 93.7% of its 6,545 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as superminis of a similar age (6.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.8%) and lighting & signalling (2.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp aim and wipers — pins and bushes alone was recorded 120 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 180 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 132 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.8% | 116 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 87 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 59 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 120 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 119 |
| 3 | Wipers | 74 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 59 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 50 |
| 6 | Washers | 27 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.5% | 1,344 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.0% | 720 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.1% | 398 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 295 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.8% | 183 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 117 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,681 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 817 | 12.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 304 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 6,236 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Micra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Nissan Micras pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 6,545 2022 Nissan Micra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Nissan Micra?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2022 Micra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,545 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.