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LT09 HCJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 HCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,258 miles

Both front driveshafts very corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Disc heavily pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2026 112,258 miles

Both front driveshafts very corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Disc heavily pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,438 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 110,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,030 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 110,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rattling

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rattling

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,389 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,389 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,104 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 94,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,981 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 86,981 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 86,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,764 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,188 miles

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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LT09 HCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LT09 HCJ, 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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LT09 HCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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