Is the Nissan Micra ULEZ Compliant?

Based on 255,896 MOT tests, around 74% of Nissan Micras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 6% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.

The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 97% petrol. Petrol Micras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.

Likely compliant: 74%
Likely charged: 6%
Depends on the car: 21%
MOT tests analysed: 255,896

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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.

Micra ULEZ compliance by year and fuel

Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Micras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.

Nissan Micra ULEZ compliance by year of first registration and fuel type
First registered	Petrol	Diesel
2021	Likely compliant233 tested	–
2020	Likely compliant6,337 tested	Likely compliant24 tested
2019	Likely compliant8,276 tested	Likely compliant349 tested
2018	Likely compliant8,870 tested	Likely compliant1,173 tested
2017	Likely compliant11,616 tested	Likely compliant1,116 tested
2016	Likely compliant10,754 tested	Likely compliant1 tested
2015	Likely compliant12,970 tested	–
2014	Likely compliant14,108 tested	–
2013	Likely compliant11,480 tested	–
2012	Likely compliant11,586 tested	Likely charged7 tested
2011	Likely compliant12,737 tested	Likely charged13 tested
2010	Likely compliant15,176 tested	Likely charged939 tested
2009	Likely compliant14,718 tested	Likely charged1,440 tested
2008	Likely compliant14,433 tested	Likely charged389 tested
2007	Likely compliant13,642 tested	Likely charged222 tested
2006	Likely compliant18,597 tested	Likely charged205 tested
2005	Check Euro standard16,594 tested	Likely charged243 tested
2004	Check Euro standard11,754 tested	Likely charged262 tested
2003	Check Euro standard11,147 tested	Likely charged136 tested
2002	Check Euro standard8,414 tested	–
2001	Check Euro standard4,980 tested	Likely charged1 tested
2000	Likely charged3,497 tested	Likely charged1 tested
1999	Likely charged2,781 tested	–
1998	Likely charged1,685 tested	–
1997	Likely charged838 tested	–
1996	Likely charged601 tested	–
1995	Likely charged390 tested	–
1994	Likely charged295 tested	–
1993	Likely charged199 tested	–
1992	Likely charged135 tested	–
1991	Likely charged140 tested	–
1990	Likely charged126 tested	–
1989	Likely charged96 tested	–
1988	Likely charged74 tested	–

How ULEZ rules apply to the Micra

Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).

Petrol (97% of Micras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Diesel (3% of Micras tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2012 and earlier are likely to be charged.

Thinking of buying one? Check how Micras fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan Micra MOT failure rate.

Buying a used Nissan Micra for London: what the MOT data shows

The Nissan Micras in this data were first registered between 1988 and 2021. 2006 was the most common year, with 18,802 tests (7% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.

Micras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 68% of the time, at an average of 54,974 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 70,447 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.

On a budget, the oldest petrol Micras likely to comply are from 2006. 18,597 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 55% of the time and averaged 83,271 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.

Whichever year you choose, check the Micra's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.0% of tests) and "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (3.9%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.9%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 14.3% of tests.

Overall, 64% of Micras passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 60,490 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.

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About this data

Based on 255,896 first MOT tests of the Nissan Micra carried out in 2023.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.

ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.

Learn more about how our data works.

Frequently asked questions

What 255,896 MOT tests say about the Nissan Micra and London's ULEZ.

Is the Nissan Micra ULEZ compliant?

In our data about 74% of Micras on the road are likely compliant and 6% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).

Which petrol Micra years are ULEZ compliant?

Petrol Micras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.

Is a diesel Micra ULEZ compliant?

Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Micras from 2012 or earlier are likely to be charged.

How can I check if a specific Micra is ULEZ compliant?

Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.

Is your Micra ULEZ compliant?

Enter the registration for a check based on that car's own DVLA record.