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MJ09 OPW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,859 mi
Last recorded123,859 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 OPW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 123,859 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2024 123,855 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on 3.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and splitting, weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, damage to side wall, on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 112,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush has pulled out, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on 3.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and splitting, weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, damage to side wall, on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 98,673 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,158 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has signs of been run flat

Rear coil springs corroded

chip on front screen

damage all round vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,628 miles

Front wish bone rear bushes deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroding

chip on front screen

damage all round vehicle

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,287 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front indicators starting to show white light

front brake discs lipped

rear wiper blade torn

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front indicators starting to show white light

front brake discs lipped

rear wiper blade torn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,456 miles

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

hand brake high

n/s/f and rear doors and wheel arch damaged

wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,456 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake high

n/s/f and rear doors and wheel arch damaged

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,216 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,780 miles

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 May 2013 42,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 May 2012 30,139 miles

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

Offside 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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MJ09 OPW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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