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HY09 OLJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,705 mi
Last recorded196,705 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 OLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 196,705 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 196,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 188,220 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2016 177,276 miles

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

Offside oil leak

accident damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 7 Sep 2016 177,276 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside oil leak

accident damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 13 Aug 2015 172,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 169,265 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 169,265 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 164,081 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 164,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,930 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre cracked

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 126,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre cracked

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre low on tread

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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HY09 OLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HY09 OLJ, 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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HY09 OLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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