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HG09 SLU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 SLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,020 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 123,020 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 103,030 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 103,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,180 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and the OSF spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NS and OS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,180 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and the OSF spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NS and OS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,477 miles

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NS and OS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 81,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NS and OS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,485 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,998 miles

Front pads low

Fail 3 Aug 2020 54,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,995 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,808 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 12,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG09 SLU, 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 HG09 SLU registered?

HG09 SLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is HG09 SLU safe to buy?

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