Since its introduction to the UK in 1983, the Nissan Micra has been a common sight on UK roads. The supermini’s popularity is mainly due to its reliability and economy, with the German Auto Association having named the very first iteration of the Micra (K10) the most reliable car available.
The K11 version received a facelift and won the coveted European Car of the Year Award in 1993, whilst the K12 set a new standard in the supermini segment with its roomy inside and wider wheelbase.
The most recent version of the Micra, the K13, was revealed in 2010 and appeals to drivers across the spectrum - especially those concerned with safety as the K13 won 4 out of five stars in the NCAP Safety Awards.
The K13 also keeps up with modern trends, offering 3D maps, traffic updates, and even hands-free communication with Nissan Connect.
Nissan Micra insurance group
Insurance companies assign a ‘insurance group’ number to every model and variant of car available in the UK. The insurance group number helps determine the cost of an annual insurance policy for any given car, with higher group numbers attracting more expensive policies, and lower group numbers being cheaper to insure.
The Nissan Micra falls into groups 1 to 11, making it a cheap car to insure in relative terms.
How much does it cost to insure a Nissan Micra?
The cost of insuring any vehicle will depend not only on the particular model, but also on your profile as a driver. Here are two examples of what you might pay to insure a Nissan Micra, based on two driver demographics:
| Driver type | Potential annual insurance cost |
| Aged 18-25; 1 year NCB* | From £456** |
| Aged 25+; 5+ year NCB* | From £143** |
*Both controlled for the following criteria: full UK license, employed, no convictions, no health issues, voluntary excess £250, mileage 10k.
**Please note that the estimated premium prices provided above are not guaranteed prices and are based on November 2020 data received from our insurance partner Quotezone.co.uk. There are various other factors/risks that will impact the cost of your insurance policy including (but not limited to): engine size/type, Postcode and the type/level of cover you require. Your actual premium will be dependent on your individual circumstances.
Nissan Micra models
The Nissan Micra has come in many variants and trims over the last four decades, so there’s a whole range of models that you can pick up second-hand. However, if you’re looking to buy brand new, the following models are available from the manufacturer directly at present:
- Nissan Micra Visia+ (starting from £14,500)
- Nissan Micra Acenta (starting from £15,640)
- Nissan Micra N-Sport (starting from £17,810)
- Nissan Micra Tekna (starting from £18,465)
How to get cheap Nissan Micra insurance
As the Nissan Micra falls into fairly low insurance groups (1-11) it costs less to insure on average than many other models. However, that’s not to say you couldn’t still save money on your annual premium for your Nissan Micra.
The best way to save money when insuring your car is to shop around to find the best possible deal on offer. This is usually a time-consuming and frustrating task, but fear not, as our car insurance comparison tool has been built for this very purpose so you can save yourself time as well as headaches.
All you need to do is fill out a simple form with your details and the specs of your Nissan Micra, and we’ll find all the policies on offer from all the top insurers. We’ll then organise and rank these for you so you can quickly select the best policy for your needs.