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NL09 DPO

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DPO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,564 miles

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,964 miles

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

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

heatsheild loose

subframe and axel corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 74,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

heatsheild loose

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,288 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heatsheild loose

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 73,788 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heatsheild loose

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 72,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 70,367 miles

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

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

heatsheild loose on exhaust

subframe and axel corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 68,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 67,427 miles

general surface rust heat sheild

Pass 14 May 2019 63,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 63,573 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,726 miles

general surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,803 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NL09 DPO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL09 DPO, 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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NL09 DPO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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