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NJ09 OBB

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,960 mi
Last recorded122,960 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 OBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,960 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,192 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,central rear both hoses,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded,advise

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf and nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,central rear both hoses,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded,advise

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,central rear both ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded,advise

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens has damage,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 111,485 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached osf and nsf inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,central rear both ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded,advise

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens has damage,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,central rear both hoses,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms inner rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded,advise

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail lamp lens has damage,advise (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 13 Dec 2021 105,395 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,central rear both hoses,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms inner rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded,advise

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail lamp lens has damage,advise (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Radiator support/Cross-member has some corrosion

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 99,684 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded/fractured/worn, Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Radiator support/Cross-member has some corrosion

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 95,868 miles

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

Front radiator support/front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 95,868 miles

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

Front radiator support/front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,660 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing outter edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,925 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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NJ09 OBB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ09 OBB, 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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NJ09 OBB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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