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MJ09 OPZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,872 mi
Last recorded73,872 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 OPZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 73,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2013 (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))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 date of manufacture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 69,397 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,374 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 66,374 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive fifth gear housing corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive fifth gear housing corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 61,171 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 58,426 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 58,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 55,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 14,749 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,749 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 OPZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPZ, 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 MJ09 OPZ registered?

MJ09 OPZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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