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LS09 KTE

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 KTE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,421 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 18 Jul 2023 96,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 96,427 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 85,617 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 85,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 74,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,663 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 39,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2017 37,855 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 37,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall has cracks advise replacement soon

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,975 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 14,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS09 KTE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LS09 KTE, 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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LS09 KTE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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