ElectricalLow
Infotainment and central locking faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test locks from both keys
2021 Nissan Micra problems
A 2021 Nissan Micra is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2021 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2021 Nissan Micra is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 3 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
TransmissionHigh
CVT judder on automatic cars
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Drive uphill under load and feel for slipping
EngineMedium
0.9 IG-T turbo misfire and coil faults
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check idle and engine light history
SuspensionLow
Rear beam and shock wear
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test
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Check this exact carNissan Micra · frequently asked questions
Is the Micra good retail stock?
At the budget end yes, especially manual petrols with low mileage.
Should I avoid the CVT?
Test it hard. A juddering CVT is a walk-away at trade money.
What do buyers check?
Service history and MOT advisories.