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GF09 XBS

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 XBS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,677 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 89,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,979 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak at backbox (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,765 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 64,765 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,392 miles

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

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

Osf metal brakepipe bent at flexi brakehose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,526 miles

Sump porous gearbox end plate porous

Osf brakedisc corroded on inner face

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Osf brakedisc corroded on inner face

Sump porous gearbox end plate porous

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,714 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox sump/side pan corroded

sump corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox sump/side pan corroded

sump corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,776 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,337 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 27,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise o/s front brake sensor wire insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 20,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,159 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 14,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.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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GF09 XBS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GF09 XBS, 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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GF09 XBS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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