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N18 LYN

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,215 mi
Last recorded37,215 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 LYN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,356 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

both rear tyres cracking side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 16,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,427 miles

Offside front tyre worn hard on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,740 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

near side front tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 8,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

near side front tyre slightly perished

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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N18 LYN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N18 LYN, 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 N18 LYN registered?

N18 LYN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is N18 LYN safe to buy?

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