FK10
Nissan Figaro FK10 import check
FK10 is the factory model code for the Nissan Figaro FK10, built for the Japanese market from 1991 to 1991. Every genuine car has a chassis (frame) number that starts with its code, such as FK10-. That number is the one thing that links its Japanese history to its UK records.
FK10 at a glance
- Model code
- FK10
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Figaro (FK10)
- Body
- 2-door convertible
- Built
- 1991 to 1991
- Engine
- MA10ET (987 cc turbo petrol)
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Japanese trims
- Figaro
- Chassis number format
- FK10-nnnnnn
From our own model library, compiled from public sources and not yet checked against a second source. UK records sometimes drop the hyphen or the leading zeros of the serial; our check allows for that.
Reading the FK10 chassis code
- Every Figaro is FK10 with the 1.0 turbo MA10ET and a three-speed automatic.
Have a chassis number? The chassis decoder reads it for you.
Is it a genuine FK10?
Every Figaro was built in 1991 and left the factory in one of four colours: Pale Aqua, Emerald Green, Topaz Mist or Lapis Grey. Any other colour is a repaint.
Known problems to check on an FK10
- Rust in the sills, floor, boot floor, wheel arches and around the windscreen
- Leaking soft top and rear window seals
- Three-speed automatic gearbox: check for slipping and a smooth change
- Figaro-only trim, chrome and interior parts are scarce
These are common issues for the model, not facts about any particular car. Ask the seller about each one.
Before you buy
- Lift the carpets and check the floor and boot floor for rust and damp
- Check the roof folds and seals without leaks
The FK10 on a Japanese auction sheet
- The sheet names the car フィガロ (Figaro). Many were repainted in Japan; the original colour code is on the sheet.
Most imports were bought at a Japanese auction, and the inspector’s sheet records the grade, mileage and every mark on the body. Ask the seller for it, then run it through our auction sheet translator to read it in English and check the chassis number and mileage against the UK record.
Recalls in Japan for the FK10
Japan publishes every recall with the chassis numbers it covers. Run a recall check with the car’s chassis number to see whether any apply to it.
MOT record in the UK
Nissan Figaro
- 36% of 4,751 first MOT tests failed in 2024 and 2025, about the same as the UK average for cars of the same age.
- Most common advisory: Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (17% of tests).
- Most common failure: Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (6.1% of tests).
From DVSA’s anonymised MOT data, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Kilometres, miles and the first UK MOT
An FK10 sold new in Japan has a speedometer in kilometres. When it is imported, the speedometer is either converted to miles or left in km, and the first UK MOT should record whichever the dial shows. Mistakes here are common, and they’re where mileage problems hide.
We put the Japanese auction mileage and every UK MOT reading on one timeline and check the crossing: whether the readings agree after converting, whether the km figure was written down as miles, and whether the first UK reading is lower than the car had already done in Japan. See an illustrative example.
Questions
What is the chassis code for the Nissan Figaro FK10?
FK10. A Japanese-market Nissan Figaro FK10 has a frame number that starts with FK10, then a hyphen and a serial number. You’ll find it on the V5C and on a plate in the engine bay.
Which years was the FK10 built?
From 1991 to 1991, with the MA10ET (987 cc turbo petrol) engine and FWD layout.
What should I check when buying an FK10?
Rust in the sills, floor, boot floor, wheel arches and around the windscreen. Leaking soft top and rear window seals. Three-speed automatic gearbox: check for slipping and a smooth change. Figaro-only trim, chrome and interior parts are scarce. Lift the carpets and check the floor and boot floor for rust and damp. Check the roof folds and seals without leaks. Also check that the Japanese auction mileage lines up with the first UK MOT, because km and miles are easily mixed up.