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ML09 YBU

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,367 mi
Last recorded213,367 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 YBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 213,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 213,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 198,512 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 198,512 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 172,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside/nearside (both) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 122,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise both outer sills have side skirts fitted

advise rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2014 15,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise both outer sills have side skirts fitted

advise rear wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 11,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,604 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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ML09 YBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML09 YBU, 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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ML09 YBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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