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DS09 RKJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 43,543 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f spring and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,344 miles

Brakes rusty due to lack of use.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,274 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,429 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,225 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,225 miles

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,735 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

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 RKJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS09 RKJ registered?

DS09 RKJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is DS09 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 RKJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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