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NG09 ZZL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,330 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 114,211 miles

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

Heatshield adrift

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 26 May 2022 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim adrift

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rattle front

Fail 26 May 2022 105,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim adrift

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rattle front

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,168 miles

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

reversing lights not working

wiper blades not clearing efficiently

Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,073 miles

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

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

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

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

rattle from exhaust

reversing lights not working

wiper blades not clearing efficiently

Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 90,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 81,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,257 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,829 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 ZZL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZL, 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 NG09 ZZL registered?

NG09 ZZL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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