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HY09 RWJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 RWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level low

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 70,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interference caused by stop lamp, direction indicator and rear fog lamp. Probably has a bad earth or short circuit. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Oil level low

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,798 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,510 miles

all four tyres cracked and perrished

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn heavily on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,442 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,066 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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HY09 RWJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY09 RWJ, 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 HY09 RWJ registered?

HY09 RWJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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