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KW09 KES

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,809 mi
Last recorded139,809 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW09 KES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 139,809 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 139,809 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible obscured behind wiper blades/windscreen/inside vehicle (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,903 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 133,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 126,711 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 126,711 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 116,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 111,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 111,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,640 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,958 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,958 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,640 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 64,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KW09 KES is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW09 KES, 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 KW09 KES registered?

KW09 KES is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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