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FL09 FKE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 FKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 66,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 66,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 47,957 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 47,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,808 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front nsf wheel bent out of shape

Nearside Rear nsr wheel bent out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2021 39,695 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 36,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high slightly high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 35,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,699 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight excess in travel on footbrake

Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 outside edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 25,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 outside edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 8,608 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 8,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 3,752 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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FL09 FKE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL09 FKE, 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 FL09 FKE registered?

FL09 FKE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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