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MK09 HTU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 HTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,731 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 112,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox / rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 105,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insure

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 102,086 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insure

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,227 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,927 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded and starting to delaminate

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH front wheels tyre beads slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside rear wheel tyre bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,926 miles

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

Road wheel badly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded and starting to delaminate

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH front wheels tyre beads slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside rear wheel tyre bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 86,833 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 86,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,052 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,052 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield loose and inoperative in function (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 606,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 28,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,516 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heatsheild is inseure

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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MK09 HTU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MK09 HTU, 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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MK09 HTU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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