Nissan Micra: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.2% of Nissan Micra MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2001 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4,202 | 10.7% |
| 1997 | 5,738 | 9.5% |
| 1998 | 11,272 | 10.2% |
| 1999 | 18,951 | 10.6% |
| 2000 | 23,863 | 11.5% |
| 2001 | 33,822 | 11.7% |
| 2002 | 56,360 | 11.3% |
| 2003 | 75,894 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 84,080 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 75,084 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 61,505 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 75,528 | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.