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MT09 XLC

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 XLC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 65,925 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 65,825 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch mark (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear ( both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 55,401 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear ( both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,552 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 31,552 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,220 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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MT09 XLC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT09 XLC, 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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MT09 XLC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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