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MT09 YOP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 YOP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,054 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,925 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 83,925 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,489 miles

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

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

clamp missing off rear silencer joint.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,489 miles

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

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

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

clamp missing off rear silencer joint.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 52,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 50,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,827 miles

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

Play in wiper linkages.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,469 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,918 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 YOP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT09 YOP, 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 MT09 YOP registered?

MT09 YOP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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