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FT09 DBY

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 DBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 135,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,274 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on tread and smooth inners and outers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,909 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounts coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,470 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,301 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bushes coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 99,301 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bushes coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,606 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,606 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,506 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,367 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,531 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,283 miles

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

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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FT09 DBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FT09 DBY, 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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FT09 DBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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