Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2017 Nissan Micra. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Delayed take-up, flaring revs, shuddering pull-away, warning lights, or no proper drive in D.
From cold and again when warm, pull away gently, then slow to a crawl and move off several times.
£2,500
Clonks over bumps, wandering steering, uneven front tyre wear, or a loose feel at roundabouts.
Drive over small bumps and rough patches at low speed, then steer through a couple of roundabouts.
£350
Clonk from the front, uneven ride height, or a sharper crashy feel over bumps.
Drive slowly over speed humps and rough surfaces, then park on level ground and view how it sits.
£420
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2017 Nissan Micra, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually