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NG09 LBJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 LBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 152,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn lower section/corroded at seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 128,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,379 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,710 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 97,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 96,631 miles

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,365 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,567 miles

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

advise tracking checked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,418 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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NG09 LBJ 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 66.7%.

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 NG09 LBJ, 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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NG09 LBJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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