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AF09 RCZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 RCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 103,334 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 103,332 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,300 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,290 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 81,781 miles

Engine sump corroded and slightly weeping

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

Front brakes noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,705 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,908 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,694 miles

Slight play at nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,639 miles

slight brake bind on offside front brake

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,625 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 RCZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCZ, 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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What year was AF09 RCZ registered?

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

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