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NC09 EDR

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,891 mi
Last recorded119,891 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC09 EDR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 119,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded / osf brake binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear corroded/not excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake only just passed efficiency

Fail 25 Aug 2026 119,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working lamp in tailgate inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded / osf brake binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear corroded/not excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake only just passed efficiency

Pass 6 May 2025 114,488 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread has cracking/perishing evident (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is heavily cracked and tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 114,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread has cracking/perishing evident (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is heavily cracked and tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 108,859 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s fronts heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rear ferrules heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil filter is heavily corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 108,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s fronts heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rear ferrules heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil filter is heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread is deteriorated. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking around edges,no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box holed

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking around edges,no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box holed

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,235 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 77,235 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge. recommend renewal

Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 64,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,147 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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NC09 EDR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NC09 EDR, 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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NC09 EDR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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