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KM09 ZRL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,045 mi
Last recorded125,045 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 ZRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,253 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,253 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 102,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,920 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 95,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,893 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 86,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bars

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,769 miles

Central to rear silencer exhaust clamp weakened by corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central to rear silencer exhaust clamp weakened by corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,521 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 72,521 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KM09 ZRL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM09 ZRL, 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 KM09 ZRL registered?

KM09 ZRL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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