Used car guide

2019 Nissan Micra: petrol or diesel?

Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.

Petrol 84% pass first time (all 2019 cars: 85%) Stands out: suspension arm bushes and joints 11.5×, tyre condition 1.9×, wipers 1.8× 24,346 MOTsSee the petrol guide › Diesel 76% pass first time (all 2019 cars: 85%) Stands out: suspension arm bushes and joints 13.5×, tyre condition 1.9×, coil springs 7.4× 1,027 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›

Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.

Known faults on every 2019 Nissan Micra

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Four recalls to check

    All engines

    This Micra has been recalled for the ignition barrel, wheel hubs, airbags and VIN labels.

    At the viewing: Give the VIN to a Nissan dealer and ask them to confirm all recall work is done.

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Micra Mk5

  • Misty lights

    All engines

    The lights are vented, so a little misting is normal, but heavy moisture sitting inside the lens isn't.

    At the viewing: Look inside the front and rear lights for pooled water.

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Micra Mk5

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Other years

Every year of the Nissan Micra compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2023–Too new for MOT data
20226,199Tyres 23%
202113,302Tyres 27%
202018,533Tyres 29%
201829,523Tyres 32%
201737,587Suspension 36%
201631,741Suspension 33%
201538,432Suspension 35%
201441,713Suspension 42%
201333,976Suspension 46%
201234,053Suspension 45%
201137,306Suspension 44%
201046,214Suspension 36%
200946,013Suspension 38%
200841,890Suspension 40%
200738,505Suspension 43%
200650,932Lights and electrics 45%
200544,260Lights and electrics 51%
200430,756Lights and electrics 51%
200328,063Lights and electrics 48%
200221,405Brakes 40%
200112,388Brakes 39%
20008,322Suspension 40%
19996,564Suspension 40%
19984,022Suspension 42%
19972,038Suspension 41%
19961,528Suspension 40%
1995933Brakes 38%
1994741Brakes 40%
1993475Brakes 38%
1992366Suspension 39%
1991356Brakes 33%
1990313Brakes 39%
1989–Too few tests
1988–Too few tests
1987–Too few tests
1986–Too few tests
1985–Too few tests
1984–Too few tests