{"id":242541,"date":"2023-10-20T11:49:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T11:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242541"},"modified":"2023-10-20T11:49:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T11:49:15","slug":"used-nissan-micra-mk4-2010-2016-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/used-nissan-micra-mk4-2010-2016-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Used Nissan Micra (Mk4, 2010-2016) review"},"content":{"rendered":"

A full used buyer\u2019s guide on the Nissan Micra, covering the Micra Mk4 that was on sale between 2010 and 2016<\/h2>\n


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Verdict<\/h2>\n

The Nissan Micra has a great reputation for being a car that\u2019s easy to own, reliable and good value. But when the fourth-generation Micra was released in 2010 Nissan dropped the ball with a car that felt cheap and uninspiring, although on a more positive note, running costs were low, and it was reasonably spacious. A hefty facelift in 2013 went some way to addressing the key faults, but even these later cars are left behind by rivals. As a result, this generation of Micra trails the class in several key respects, from the driving experience to the way it\u2019s put together. While there are plenty of satisfied Micra owners, there are also some who regret their purchase, so tread carefully when buying.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year marks 40 years since the Nissan Micra first arrived in the UK, the diminutive hatchback having already been launched in Japan as the March. While those first Micras were made in Japan, by the time the second edition went on sale in 1992, production was shared by Nissan\u2019s plant in Sunderland, and the same would be true of the Mk3 that was launched in 2002.<\/p>\n

However, by the time the Mk4 (known by the internal code K13 at Nissan) featured here was introduced, production had moved to Thailand, Mexico, Chile and India, to cut costs. All Micra Mk4s sold in the UK were made in India, and Nissan faced plenty of criticism over the disappointing build quality. But what\u2019s the rest of it like?<\/p>\n

History<\/h2>\n

The Mk4 Nissan Micra arrived in June 2010, available only with a 79bhp three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine with either a CVT automatic or five-speed manual gearbox. Trim levels were Visia, Acenta and Tekna.<\/p>\n