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With 229,292 currently licensed in the UK, the Nissan Micra is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Micra 4 stars in 2017, with 71% adult occupant and 77% child protection scores.
It has a 76.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include lighting, suspension, brakes.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,649 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £221/month or 33p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2017
MOT Pass Rate
76.5%
280,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£221
est. annual total
New From
£23,000
Euro NCAP tested the Micra in 2017 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
71%
Child Occupant
77%
Pedestrian
71%
Safety Assist
60%
There are 20 known DVSA recalls affecting the Nissan Micra. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2023/095
In certain vehicles should the driver�s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature�in the upper rail it may�in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
Build dates: 2016-12-05 to 2021-10-05
R/2019/349
The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect.
Build dates: 2018-07-17 to 2018-11-05
R/2019/312
The passenger airbag may develop a tear during deployment.
Build dates: 2016-10-01 to 2017-11-14
R/2018/084
The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.
Build dates: 2017-09-26 to 2017-10-04
R/2017/243
The ignition switch harness connector of some Nissan Micra (K14 models) equipped with a mechanical key may not be correctly locked in position. As a result the connector may disconnect which in an extreme case could result in engine shut down while driving with no possibility to restart.
Build dates: 2016-05-23 to 2017-04-14
+ 15 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 280,000 MOT tests, the Micra has a first-time pass rate of 76.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Micra is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Nissan Micra are estimated at around £2,649 per year, or £221 per month.
Fuel
£1,120
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£929
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Micra achieves a combined fuel economy of around 47.1 mpg (38.2 mpg urban, 54.3 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICRA | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.0L |
| MICRA | PETROL | 53.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| MICRA | PETROL | 56.5 mpg | 1.2L |
| MICRA | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.2L |
| MICRA | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.3L |
| MICRA | PETROL | 44.8 mpg | 1.4L |
| MICRA | DIESEL | 61.4 mpg | 1.5L |
| MICRA | PETROL | 42.8 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £23,000 new, a Nissan Micra typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £17,250 | −£5,750 |
| 2 years | 64% | £14,650 | −£8,350 |
| 3 years | 56% | £12,900 | −£10,100 |
| 4 years | 50% | £11,600 | −£11,400 |
| 5 years | 46% | £10,700 | −£12,300 |
| 6 years | 43% | £9,950 | −£13,050 |
| 7 years | 41% | £9,350 | −£13,650 |
| 8 years | 39% | £8,850 | −£14,150 |
| 9 years | 37% | £8,450 | −£14,550 |
| 10 years | 35% | £8,000 | −£15,000 |
There are currently 229,292 licensed and 39,538 SORN Micras in the UK (268,830 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Micra has a 76.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 280,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Micra 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2017. It scored 71% for adult occupant protection, 77% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 60% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Micra are estimated at around £2,649 per year (£221/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 20 known safety recalls affecting the Micra. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Micra starts from around £23,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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