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CA09 XAF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,353 mi
Last recorded162,353 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 162,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper slightly damage ( both side )

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear assembly light slightly damage and discolored

Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 152,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 146,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 138,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,764 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 122,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,836 miles

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

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

catalyst converter corroded.

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,651 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing but secure

Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing but secure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust Corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 17 Aug 2015 100,186 miles

bad engine and gearbox oil leaks.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 100,186 miles

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

bad engine and gearbox oil leaks.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak from engine.

exhaust corroded

exhaust u braket missing at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,138 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,138 miles

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

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 XAF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAF, 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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CA09 XAF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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