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FG09 DCZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 DCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 82,540 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,186 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 4 Nov 2023 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,371 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 48,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,653 miles

slight in balance on front brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,653 miles

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

slight in balance on front brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,213 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,162 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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FG09 DCZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG09 DCZ, 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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FG09 DCZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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