Petrol Nissan Micra: MOT pass rate
72.2% of petrol Nissan Micras pass the MOT first time, measured across 240,088 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 63,679.
Petrol against the other Nissan Micra versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 72.2% | 240,088 |
| Diesel | 67.5% | 6,016 |
| All Nissan Micra | 72% | 246,117 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the Nissan Micra specifically, petrol is the strongest at 72.2%, and this petrol version sits 0.2 points above the 72% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol Nissan Micra had covered 63,679 miles at test, against 82,277 for the diesel. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Nissan Micra page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Nissan Micra fuel types
- Diesel Nissan Micra - 67.5%