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LT09 ZBU

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,055 mi
Last recorded77,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 ZBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,055 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 77,054 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,421 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 73,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 65,662 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear doors (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumber damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,542 miles

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

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

reverse light doesn't work

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,626 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 39,251 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,983 miles

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

Front tyres perished and getting low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,795 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,783 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 ZBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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