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AF09 PYB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule every brake flexi ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on outer edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule every brake flexi ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on outer edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,547 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,547 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,208 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,508 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs badly corroded on inner surface

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,916 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes slightly split

front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2019 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front discs slightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes slightly split

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,432 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,429 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,164 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 39,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,986 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AF09 PYB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 PYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF09 PYB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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