Nissan Micra: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 1,593,964 Nissan Micra MOT tests in this dataset, 14.2% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 423 | 10.4% |
| 1989 | 570 | 13.5% |
| 1990 | 794 | 14.5% |
| 1991 | 862 | 14.5% |
| 1992 | 862 | 14.0% |
| 1993 | 1,338 | 14.8% |
| 1994 | 2,009 | 15.8% |
| 1995 | 2,584 | 14.7% |
| 1996 | 4,202 | 13.3% |
| 1997 | 5,740 | 14.3% |
| 1998 | 11,272 | 15.5% |
| 1999 | 18,951 | 16.0% |
| 2000 | 23,863 | 16.4% |
| 2001 | 33,822 | 14.7% |
| 2002 | 56,360 | 15.2% |
| 2003 | 75,903 | 22.8% |
| 2004 | 81,287 | 24.7% |
| 2005 | 111,941 | 25.2% |
| 2006 | 120,386 | 22.3% |
| 2007 | 88,562 | 19.4% |
| 2008 | 93,420 | 16.8% |
| 2009 | 101,341 | 16.8% |
| 2010 | 101,204 | 15.9% |
| 2011 | 79,435 | 12.0% |
| 2012 | 71,887 | 10.9% |
| 2013 | 70,466 | 9.4% |
| 2014 | 84,081 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 75,090 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 61,505 | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 75,528 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 57,720 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 38,434 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 20,797 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 14,268 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 6,545 | 2.0% |
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.