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DU09 RJJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,214 mi
Last recorded160,214 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 RJJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 160,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 160,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,923 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 154,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 23 Feb 2022 142,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,910 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,910 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,095 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,055 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 RJJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU09 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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