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The K10/K11 generations of Micra were known for reliability, excellent build quality, and user friendliness. The K12 model has received consistently good reviews, with the main criticisms being the lack of head room and luggage space in the rear.<ref name="parkers"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/drives/D0/A0/new/|title=Nissan Micra new car review|publisher=Top Gear}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/roadtests/39658/nissan_micra.html |title=Nissan Micra review |magazine=Auto Express |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013023638/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/roadtests/39658/nissan_micra.html |archive-date=13 October 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-review/Nissan-Micra-Hatchback/556/ |title=Nissan Micra review |magazine=What Car? |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060324203014/http://www.whatcar.com/car-review/nissan-micra-hatchback/556/ |archive-date=24 March 2006 }}</ref>

There are numerous tuning parts available for the car. Engine transplants are not new for the Micra, as manyMany owners with mechanical skills have installed thetransplanted [[SR20DE]] and more commonly, the [[GA16DE]] engine into their K11s. Turbocharger kits are a popular choice for the K11 and K12s.

The [[insurance]] company [[Folksam]] rated it as a dangerous car in the event of a crash for the models produced between 1988 and 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.folksam.se/polopoly_fs/1.11226!/webbversioneng_R6546.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827054635/http://www.folksam.se/polopoly_fs/1.11226!/webbversioneng_R6546.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 August 2010|title=How safe is your car?|date=May 2009|publisher=Folksam}}</ref> However, safety specification has improved with successive models. The Micra's [[Euro NCAP]] ratings are two stars for the K11<ref name="euroncap"/> and four for the K12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/nissan_micra_2003/165.aspx|title=Micra K12 safety test|publisher=Euro NCAP}}</ref>