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DS09 NRE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,869 mi
Last recorded167,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 NRE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 167,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 167,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 153,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,352 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 139,346 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 129,788 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 129,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,056 miles

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

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 120,056 miles

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

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front 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 17 Jul 2020 120,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,731 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure also effecting aim (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,607 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,453 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,453 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,562 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front brake calipers slight wear

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

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

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

exhaust front heat shield slight rattle

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,356 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 42,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,468 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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DS09 NRE 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 66.7%.

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 DS09 NRE, 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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DS09 NRE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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