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DG09 YHJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,864 mi
Last recorded35,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,864 miles

CENTRAL STOP LIGHT INOP

Front FRONT BUMPER AND NEAR SIDE WING DAMAGED AS TAPE OVER THE CORN

Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND INSECURE

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

REVERSING LIGHT INOP

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

UNDER SIDE THE VEHICLE CORRODED AND COMPONENTS BRAKING AND SUSPENSION

Fail 4 Jun 2026 35,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

CENTRAL STOP LIGHT INOP

Front FRONT BUMPER AND NEAR SIDE WING DAMAGED AS TAPE OVER THE CORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND INSECURE

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

REVERSING LIGHT INOP

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER SIDE THE VEHICLE CORRODED AND COMPONENTS BRAKING AND SUSPENSION

Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,426 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 33,426 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 29,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,714 miles

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

Front brake discs worn, but not excessively

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury if grazed or contacted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,963 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 23,963 miles

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

Front tyres beginning to perish and crack

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,866 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2018 21,864 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,760 miles

Rear tyres beginning to perish and crack

Fail 6 Mar 2017 18,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres beginning to perish and crack

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,585 miles

Front tyres worn on the outer edges and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,336 miles

Slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,399 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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DG09 YHJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 DG09 YHJ, 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 DG09 YHJ registered?

DG09 YHJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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