Nissan Micra: brakes MOT failures
Of the 1,593,964 Nissan Micra MOT tests in this dataset, 5.2% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2000 and 2001 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 423 | 9.5% |
| 1989 | 570 | 10.7% |
| 1990 | 794 | 10.4% |
| 1991 | 862 | 9.7% |
| 1992 | 862 | 10.9% |
| 1993 | 1,338 | 10.9% |
| 1994 | 2,009 | 10.6% |
| 1995 | 2,584 | 9.4% |
| 1996 | 4,202 | 10.7% |
| 1997 | 5,740 | 9.5% |
| 1998 | 11,272 | 10.2% |
| 1999 | 18,951 | 10.6% |
| 2000 | 23,863 | 11.5% |
| 2001 | 33,822 | 11.7% |
| 2002 | 56,360 | 11.3% |
| 2003 | 75,903 | 5.2% |
| 2005 | 111,941 | 4.5% |
| 2006 | 120,386 | 4.9% |
| 2007 | 88,562 | 4.2% |
| 2008 | 93,420 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | 101,341 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 101,204 | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 79,435 | 6.8% |
| 2012 | 71,887 | 7.0% |
| 2013 | 70,466 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 84,081 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 75,090 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 61,505 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 75,528 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 57,720 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 38,434 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 20,797 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 14,268 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 6,545 | 0.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.