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AF09 SGU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 SGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,563 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,965 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 87,965 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,551 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,236 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,090 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,089 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in the tyer tred

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tred (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,996 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 52,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,787 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 SGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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