Nissan Micra: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 11.0% of Nissan Micra MOT tests — 174,698 tests out of 1,593,964. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 423 | 11.1% |
| 1989 | 570 | 11.4% |
| 1990 | 794 | 13.2% |
| 1991 | 862 | 11.3% |
| 1992 | 862 | 13.1% |
| 1993 | 1,338 | 11.1% |
| 1994 | 2,009 | 10.7% |
| 1995 | 2,584 | 11.4% |
| 1996 | 4,202 | 11.7% |
| 1997 | 5,740 | 12.1% |
| 1998 | 11,272 | 13.2% |
| 1999 | 18,951 | 12.0% |
| 2000 | 23,863 | 11.5% |
| 2001 | 33,822 | 11.4% |
| 2002 | 56,360 | 10.4% |
| 2003 | 75,903 | 14.0% |
| 2004 | 81,287 | 14.4% |
| 2005 | 111,941 | 14.7% |
| 2006 | 120,386 | 12.7% |
| 2007 | 88,562 | 13.6% |
| 2008 | 93,420 | 13.6% |
| 2009 | 101,341 | 13.7% |
| 2010 | 101,204 | 13.6% |
| 2011 | 79,435 | 9.3% |
| 2012 | 71,887 | 10.0% |
| 2013 | 70,466 | 9.1% |
| 2014 | 84,081 | 7.5% |
| 2015 | 75,090 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 61,505 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 75,528 | 10.7% |
| 2018 | 57,720 | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 38,434 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 20,797 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 14,268 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 6,545 | 1.8% |
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.