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NJ09 RKU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 RKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 174,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 174,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,325 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 163,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 153,377 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 153,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 146,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 146,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,900 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,210 miles

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

sump heavily corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 111,208 miles

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

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

sump heavily corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,490 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 83,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 RKU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NJ09 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ09 RKU registered?

NJ09 RKU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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