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CA09 GRZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 GRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 99,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 99,160 miles

Offside Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle drivers door window (9.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,429 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 83,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,725 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 80,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fitted ru245 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,588 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 78,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2019 77,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,580 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 76,093 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,518 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jul 2012 12,518 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade split

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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CA09 GRZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CA09 GRZ, 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 CA09 GRZ registered?

CA09 GRZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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