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NG09 PHJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 PHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 137,117 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 137,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 132,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,962 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 128,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,908 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 125,908 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,407 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 113,611 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,790 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 108,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,034 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,034 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 103,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,146 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,561 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,120 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 PHJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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