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HY09 RXO

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 RXO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,112 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 103,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end to steering rack lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2023 91,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 88,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,912 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,905 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,536 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,536 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,898 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 68,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 59,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,627 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres tread worn on the inner and outer edges

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,205 miles

both front tyres tread worn on the inner and outer edges

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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 RXO 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 66.7%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

HY09 RXO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is HY09 RXO safe to buy?

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