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KA06 ALA

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,034 mi
Last recorded101,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA06 ALA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side Wing Dented

Offside Rear Passenger's Door Dented

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side Wing Dented

Offside Rear Passenger's Door Dented

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2024 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear door dented

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

Offside Front wing dented

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

Offside Rear door dented

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2024 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear door dented

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

Offside Front wing dented

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

Offside Rear door dented

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2023 90,416 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter Panel Dented.

Offside Front Wing Dented.

Offside Rear Door dented.

Fail 8 Oct 2023 90,416 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter Panel Dented.

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing Dented.

Offside Rear Door dented.

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,675 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,051 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 59,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 May 2019 52,556 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 52,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2018 47,274 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 41,554 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 41,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,869 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,356 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack open

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres both low 3mm (185/50 R16 81H)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 15,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,280 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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KA06 ALA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KA06 ALA, 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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KA06 ALA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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