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LX09 XEJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 135,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 128,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,129 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 126,128 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 123,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,747 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked/deterioated

Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,746 miles

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

Front two of four washer jets not working

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked/deterioated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,484 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1;6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2:mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 :mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,379 miles

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

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

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)

Offside 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 Mar 2013 44,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,814 miles

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

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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LX09 XEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX09 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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What year was LX09 XEJ registered?

LX09 XEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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