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DS09 NRU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 NRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 55,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,279 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,307 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,555 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,188 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 37,176 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 34,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,029 miles

rear exhaust deteroirated not blowing

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,149 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated not blowing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,528 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 23,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,333 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 17,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,246 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 15,246 miles

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

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

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 NRU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRU, 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 DS09 NRU registered?

DS09 NRU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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