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FP09 LXX

2009 Nissan Micra

Orange Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,240 mi
Last recorded76,240 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 LXX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 76,240 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 76,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2025 72,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 69,244 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 69,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,456 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2021 55,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 50,982 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,407 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,770 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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FP09 LXX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Orange with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP09 LXX, 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 FP09 LXX registered?

FP09 LXX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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