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ML09 YCM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,658 mi
Last recorded69,658 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 YCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 66,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 66,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 62,946 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 62,946 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (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 30 May 2023 59,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 59,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,721 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,774 miles

front shocks corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,772 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust clamp middle to back missing

front shocks corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,063 miles

Rear high level stop light inop

Fail 3 Jul 2017 40,063 miles

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

Rear high level stop light inop

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight slighty loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,764 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,284 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 YCM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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