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FX09 ZKM

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ZKM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,959 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure but not likely to become detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 77,938 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates with brake pedal depressed (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes when hazard lights in operation (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake pedal depressed offside rear direction indicator illuminates (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inoperative when right direction indicator actived (4.3.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure but not likely to become detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 70,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 59,392 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 59,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 43,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,390 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 27,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 26,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,661 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 26,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,035 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,177 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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FX09 ZKM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FX09 ZKM, 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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FX09 ZKM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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