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DU09 LTY

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 106,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 106,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,940 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 103,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 101,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 88,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,503 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2021 81,503 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,977 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 20 May 2016 41,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 38,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,632 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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DU09 LTY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU09 LTY, 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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DU09 LTY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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