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FE09 FGU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,289 mi
Last recorded58,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 58,289 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached deboned from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached deboned from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 56,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears pipes covered in grease, Not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Both rear inner sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 56,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears pipes covered in grease, Not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Both rear inner sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,056 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,629 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front shocks slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,422 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2015 21,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,751 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,615 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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FE09 FGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc 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 FE09 FGU, 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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FE09 FGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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