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GK09 YCR

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,120 mi
Last recorded151,120 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YCR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 151,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components F&R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 140,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,254 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 133,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,586 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted / corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,234 miles

general corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,234 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 115,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Oct 2018 98,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,784 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,274 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,259 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,340 miles

brake fluid low

nsf and osf tyres low tread - 3 mm

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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GK09 YCR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK09 YCR, 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 GK09 YCR registered?

GK09 YCR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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