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DA09 PLF

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 PLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 116,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,764 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBORN REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 111,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBORN REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,931 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 106,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 101,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,428 miles

Battery showing signs of leakage

Central Rear lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,428 miles

Battery showing signs of leakage

Central Rear lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 88,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,445 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,048 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 78,048 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 22,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,908 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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DA09 PLF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc 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 DA09 PLF, 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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DA09 PLF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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