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AF09 SSZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,797 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 109,795 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel bent

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,309 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 101,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,476 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,476 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,119 miles

o/s/f n/s/r and n/s/f inner wheel rims out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low and outer wall marked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low and outer wall marked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,984 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,715 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,591 miles

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

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 SSZ 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 60%.

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

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