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J12 GDL

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 GDL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,082 miles

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

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

Rear reversing light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,081 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer not connected to the exhaust system and has a major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,526 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (165/70r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,441 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,893 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,117 miles

Nearside top headlamp bracket broken but headlamp secure

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,496 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,495 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Hole In Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,066 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 72,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 64,730 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 64,726 miles

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,078 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 57,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 24,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,354 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 14,845 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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J12 GDL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol 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 J12 GDL, 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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J12 GDL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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