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MF09 LXR

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,862 mi
Last recorded136,862 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 LXR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 136,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides/ lens faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides/ inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

note -no reverse lights

Fail 1 Mar 2025 136,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides/ lens faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides/ inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

note -no reverse lights

Pass 29 Feb 2024 133,048 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 133,048 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,181 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 129,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,914 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 2 Mar 2022 125,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,212 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner /outer edges/age cuts

no reverse lights

Fail 26 Feb 2021 121,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both /split/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner /outer edges/age cuts

no reverse lights

Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,961 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 117,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front/inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 112,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front/inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,494 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,262 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,483 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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MF09 LXR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF09 LXR, 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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MF09 LXR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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