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LL09 XEJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 XEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 84,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2025 79,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15, slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 74,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15, slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,520 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 73,520 miles

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

All suspension components corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and perished 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

corrosion to all suspension units

Fail 3 Aug 2021 68,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to all suspension units

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,806 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 40,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,626 miles

chunk out of nsr tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,835 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,076 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 2 mm on outer edge

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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LL09 XEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LL09 XEJ, 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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LL09 XEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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