Hatchback · 2010–2022

NissanMicra

Budget supermini that filled learner and city-car fleets for years. Later K14 Micra is sharper but still simple to own.

Best for: New drivers and cheap city transport.

Indicative running costs ~£1,942–£2,736 / year

Power: 80 hp
Economy: 45–55 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 175/65 R14 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

Engine oil

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacity

Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Nissan Micra at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,942–£2,736 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£959/yr @ 55 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£160–£320 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

5 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Visia / Acenta 1.2 Common petrol. 1.2 · 45–55 mpg	1.2	80 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195*
N-Connecta / Tekna DIG-T Later turbo — chain checks. 0.9–1.0 DIG-T · 45–52 mpg	0.9–1.0 DIG-T	90–117 hp	45–52 mpg	~£195*
1.5 dCi Diesel Micra. 1.5 dCi · 60–70 mpg	1.5 dCi	90 hp	60–70 mpg	~£195*
N-Sport Sport trim. DIG-T · 45–52 mpg	DIG-T	90–117 hp	45–52 mpg	~£195*
CVT automatic Check for shudder/history. CVT · 42–52 mpg	CVT	80–117 hp	42–52 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.2 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeCommonly 175/65 R14 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressureOften ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

OilUsually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacityTypically ~3.5–5.5 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used Micra

1Timing chain on DIG-T
2CVT shudder
3Check for kerbing and insurance write-off history

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Timing chain on turbo petrols
CVT issues
Electric window regulators

Nissan Micra FAQs

Is a used Nissan Micra expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,942–£2,736 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Nissan Micra need?

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Nissan Micra take?

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook. Capacity is Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Nissan Micra problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Timing chain on turbo petrols; CVT issues. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Nissan Micra ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Nissan manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Guides & tools

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN