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MJ09 JAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,025 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2025 93,025 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bolts at joint to maniverter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,016 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 89,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,633 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,272 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 68,817 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 68,816 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,584 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,584 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2016 61,638 miles

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

front wipers slight smear

rear wiper split

sump pan corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,979 miles

both o/s & n/s/f tyres on 3mm.

front exhaust shield loose.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

wipers smearing.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,881 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear wipers split

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit marks

small cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,642 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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MJ09 JAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ09 JAU, 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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MJ09 JAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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