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AF09 RBZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 RBZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 110,681 miles

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

Fuel tank support strap corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding, not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 110,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fuel tank support strap corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding, not seriously weakened

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 109,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,698 miles

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

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

Front Sub frame slightly creaking, everything physically and visually ok

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,697 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface on both side towards outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,665 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,984 miles

Front exhaust heat shield a little lose due to fixing clip corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 95,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield a little lose due to fixing clip corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,493 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,952 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 RBZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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