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HG09 SMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,733 mi
Last recorded99,733 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 SMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 99,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted badly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 99,733 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted badly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror poor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake poor

Fail 10 Mar 2025 95,311 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested light insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror poor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake poor

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silensor clamp in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushs in beam axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,093 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,143 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 13 May 2014 45,375 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2013 37,055 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 28,037 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 28,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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HG09 SMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

HG09 SMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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