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DX09 ULA

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 ULA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 118,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,265 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 114,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 110,347 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,599 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front - slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,599 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front - slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 101,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,228 miles

Exhaust heatshield rattling/insecure (near catalytic converter)

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,199 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,198 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,451 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2013 46,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,024 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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DX09 ULA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX09 ULA, 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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DX09 ULA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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