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Nissan Micra E11*2001/116*0195

52.8%

52.8% failed (15445 of 29229)

country average 49.5%, index 107

15-19 years

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

2004 to 2011

Based on 0 sources, each with its own reference date

No documented data yet for this generation

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2011

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2011

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2011

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 15 to 19 years: 25,218 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 10,562 inspections

15 to 19 years: 25,218 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12643 of the 25218 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8767 of the 25218 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7702 of the 25218 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7337 of the 25218 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2740 of the 25218 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 5 more

20 to 24 years: 10,562 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5513 of the 10562 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4531 of the 10562 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3534 of the 10562 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3350 of the 10562 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1677 of the 10562 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 15 to 17 years: 1,976 inspections
  • 18 to 20 years: 38,122 inspections
  • 21 to 23 years: 19,085 inspections

18 to 20 years: 38,122 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 18151 of the 38122 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

15 to 17 years: 1,976 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 963 of the 1976 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 16435 of the 39293 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

21 to 23 years: 19,085 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 9029 of the 19085 British MOT statistics, age 21-23 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)Dated, data up to and including 03/09/2026
  • 15 to 19 years: 29,229 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 23,979 inspections

15 to 19 years: 29,229 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10416 of the 29229 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7473 of the 29229 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2197 of the 29229 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1665 of the 29229 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 890 of the 29229 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 2 more

20 to 24 years: 23,979 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7760 of the 23979 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5938 of the 23979 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2042 of the 23979 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1824 of the 23979 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1631 of the 23979 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 2 more

Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring)Not checked recently
  • 15 to 19 years: 220 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 231 inspections

20 to 24 years: 231 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 123 of the 231 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 95 of the 231 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 74 of the 231 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 41 of the 231 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 37 of the 231 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 3 more

15 to 19 years: 220 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 107 of the 220 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 87 of the 220 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 72 of the 220 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 32 of the 220 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 31 of the 220 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

Finse keuringsdata (Traficom)
  • 15 to 19 years: 2,610 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 773 inspections

15 to 19 years: 2,610 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2118 fail items across 2610 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1054 fail items across 2610 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 306 fail items across 2610 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 284 fail items across 2610 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 264 fail items across 2610 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

20 to 24 years: 773 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 717 fail items across 773 Finnish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 376 fail items across 773 Finnish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 150 fail items across 773 Finnish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 110 fail items across 773 Finnish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 109 fail items across 773 Finnish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 3 more

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test)
  • 15 to 19 years: 6,913 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 2,840 inspections

15 to 19 years: 6,913 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3777 fail items across 6913 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2454 fail items across 6913 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 906 fail items across 6913 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 898 fail items across 6913 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 744 fail items across 6913 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

20 to 24 years: 2,840 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1749 fail items across 2840 Irish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1174 fail items across 2840 Irish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 530 fail items across 2840 Irish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 512 fail items across 2840 Irish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 492 fail items across 2840 Irish inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
15-19 years

52.8% failed (15445 of 29229)

country average 49.5%, index 107

44.8% failed (35549 of 79391)

country average 42.1%, index 106

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

No data

62.3% failed (4306 of 6913)

country average 68.6%, index 91

67.7% failed (149 of 220)

country average 69.8%, index 97

20-24 years

53.1% failed (12736 of 23979)

country average 49.9%, index 106

47.3% failed (9029 of 19085)

country average 41.6%, index 114

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring, the Dutch periodic roadworthiness test): from 2 to 8 years old: every 2 years; diesel: annually from the first test onwards; other fuels: annually from 8 years old

Kentekenregister, checked on 05/08/2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Nissan Micra?

Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10416 of the 29229 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr. Dutch inspection data, data up to and including 03/09/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2011
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2011
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2011
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2011

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