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L7 TGL

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 TGL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 93,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,261 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 68,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,801 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2023 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,167 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,408 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 41,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,028 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 36,024 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 31,469 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2016 27,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,632 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 21,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,265 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 14,265 miles

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

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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L7 TGL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L7 TGL, 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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L7 TGL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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