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JS02 FGS

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS02 FGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,298 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 109,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,110 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2025 109,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure BROKEN FIXING (4.1.1 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 103,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on the edges

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on the edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,587 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,804 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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JS02 FGS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JS02 FGS, 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 JS02 FGS registered?

JS02 FGS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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