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FY09 ZRG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZRG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,400 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 108,400 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,994 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 103,994 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,529 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,529 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,540 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,076 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,076 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,550 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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FY09 ZRG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY09 ZRG, 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 FY09 ZRG registered?

FY09 ZRG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is FY09 ZRG safe to buy?

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