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FX09 XCJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 XCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 117,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,565 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 100,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Seats ()

Fail 8 Apr 2021 100,283 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Above rear exhaust box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Seats ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,169 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 64,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2013 54,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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FX09 XCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 FX09 XCJ, 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 FX09 XCJ registered?

FX09 XCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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