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J16 PJL

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,482 mi
Last recorded90,482 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 PJL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,482 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 90,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 79,406 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 79,406 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp Inoperative

Fail 16 Feb 2023 76,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp Inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,438 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 73,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,939 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,317 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,655 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak and exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,292 miles

front brake discs worn

new tyres on front

offside front brake pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,132 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,560 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,560 miles

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

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

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)

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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J16 PJL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J16 PJL, 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 J16 PJL registered?

J16 PJL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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