Nissan Micra reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan Micra is a supermini. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 85 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 361 of 442, and 35.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.7% of tests).
Ranked 361 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 19 of 31 superminis
In 2024, 219,743 Nissan Micras aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 35.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan Micra is 18% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
35.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,200
Typical age at test: 13 years
Nissan Micra MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan Micra MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.7% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3% of tests
What the Nissan Micra fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.3% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 14.2% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Visibility | 7.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Brakes | 6.0% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Tyres | 5.8% | About average |
| Body and structure | 3.2% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.0% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Steering | 1.4% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
What MPG does the Nissan Micra do?
Official economy for the Nissan Micra ranges from 38.2 to 88.3mpg across the 59 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 56.5mpg and a typical diesel 78.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Nissan Micra first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Nissan Micra registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 59 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
38.2–88.3 mpg
CO2
85–175 g/km
Power
92 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 ACEN92 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.3 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 NSPORT92 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 126g | £200 | 31% |
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 TEKNA92 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 126g | £200 | 31% |
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 VISIA92 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.3 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 ACEN XT92 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 137g | £200 | 33% |
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 NSPORT XT92 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 143g | £200 | 34% |
| MICRA MICRA IGT92 TEKNA XT92 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 142g | £200 | 34% |
| Micra Euro6 , 2015 1.5 dCiM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 78.5 mpg | 93g | £200 | – |
| Micra , 2017 1461cc 15-16 inch wheel stop startM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 88.3 mpg | 85g | £200 | – |
| Micra , 2017 1461cc 17 inch wheel stop startM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 80.7 mpg | 92g | £200 | – |
| Micra , 2017 1461cc 15-16 inch wheelM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 76.3 mpg | 97g | £200 | – |
| Micra , 2017 1461cc 17 inch wheelM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 101g | £200 | – |
| Micra Euro6 , 2015 1.2 80PSM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 115g | £200 | – |
| Micra Euro6 , 2015 1.2 CVT 80PSCVT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 125g | £200 | – |
| Micra Euro6 , 2015 1.2 DIGT-SM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 59 versions.
What a Nissan Micra costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 78.5mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan Micra reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Nissan Micra is 18% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 85 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan Micra?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.7% of tests. It fails on suspension and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Nissan Micra do?
Official economy for the Nissan Micra ranges from 38.2 to 88.3mpg across the 59 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 56.5mpg and a typical diesel 78.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Nissan Micra?
Any Nissan Micra first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Nissan Micra registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
›How many Nissan Micras fail their MOT?
35.3% of Nissan Micras aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan Micra combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.