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HG09 DMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and various cuts no cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and various cuts no cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,704 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly deteriorated not excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2022 66,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,754 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,681 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 55,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,088 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,529 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,690 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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HG09 DMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG09 DMU, 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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HG09 DMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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