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DU09 UPJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 UPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 161,442 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 158,055 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 156,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 156,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 156,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 154,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 154,071 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 154,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,902 miles

both front tyres have cuts on side walls

Fail 7 Jul 2017 147,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have cuts on side walls

Pass 25 Jun 2016 138,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 138,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,523 miles

slight corrosion on the exhaust system

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DU09 UPJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU09 UPJ, 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 DU09 UPJ registered?

DU09 UPJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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