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LY09 EER

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 EER
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 118,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 118,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 115,127 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,542 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 112,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front tyres badly perished/cracked inner side walls

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,151 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 107,989 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,197 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 105,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine oil leak

hand brake has little reserve travel

sump pan has corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perished

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sump pan corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,632 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,867 miles

chips on windscreen

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2014 63,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,191 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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LY09 EER is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LY09 EER, 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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LY09 EER is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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