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DE09 KAJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,753 mi
Last recorded106,753 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 KAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,753 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 106,712 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn has excessive movement when on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,045 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 105,045 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 97,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 84,392 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,473 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,473 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,892 miles

Exhaust centre to rear box clamp missing

Exhaust front heat sheld loose

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

Inbalance on brakes near side front

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Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,377 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber starting to split at the top & bottom of the blade

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,398 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,386 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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DE09 KAJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE09 KAJ, 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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DE09 KAJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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