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GK09 YKB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,408 miles

Nearside 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 4 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

washer bottle leaking

wipers hitting bulkhead

Fail 31 Mar 2026 108,408 miles

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

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

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

wipers hitting bulkhead

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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 4 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,604 miles

Some underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2025 90,604 miles

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

Some underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,504 miles

Some underbody corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 82,504 miles

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

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

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

Some underbody corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,880 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,168 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 60,153 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 57,736 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all tyres are perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,480 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,479 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 50,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 41,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,809 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YKB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 GK09 YKB, 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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GK09 YKB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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