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NL09 FCM

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,479 mi
Last recorded87,479 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 FCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,479 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,852 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,198 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 72,198 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,008 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 FRONT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil pan corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil pan corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 50,757 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 50,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking/out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,679 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 FCM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL09 FCM, 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 FCM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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