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AF09 SFJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,391 mi
Last recorded126,391 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 126,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 99,526 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,926 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 95,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,549 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,275 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn and pads low

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 SFJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

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

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