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AF09 RBO

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 RBO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,303 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rims both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,247 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,233 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,231 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,435 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,451 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2020 68,451 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,862 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,259 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 35,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,985 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,790 miles

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 RBO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc 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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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