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DY09 RNU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 RNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 47,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND SPLITTING IN TREAD. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND SPLITTING IN TREAD. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 47,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 60 15 81h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND SPLITTING IN TREAD. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND SPLITTING IN TREAD. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,669 miles

50% of each washer jet working

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 43,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,622 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 35,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear rubber bush showing light separation

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,169 miles

Nearside front back wishbone bush slightly seperated.

Passenger wiper blade bit smeary.

Rear number plate bit insecure.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,591 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer part of tread

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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DY09 RNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY09 RNU, 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 DY09 RNU registered?

DY09 RNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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