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FX09 ZLU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ZLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 58,140 miles

All tyres perished with cracks and cuts

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,991 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,246 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 55,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,680 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,680 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 46,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 43,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 40,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,798 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 26,537 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2013 25,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 22,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 22,290 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 ZLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black 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 FX09 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

FX09 ZLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 May 2009.

Is FX09 ZLU safe to buy?

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