CarVerify

Free Car Check

NX09 OBS

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 OBS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,054 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 110,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 91,361 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (bad earth) (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,735 miles

front number plate cracking delaminated in places

o/s/f brake grabbing very slightly

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded weakening joint secure

rear number plate cracking slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,421 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs deteriorating/ worn uneven on inner faces with lips and corrosion

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 12 Nov 2020 65,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs deteriorating/ worn uneven on inner faces with lips and corrosion

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,450 miles

front number plate cracked deteriorating

n/s/f tyre on wear markers today

o/s/f bottom ball joint has play

rear number plate crack in print

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,805 miles

front brake discs have pitting

Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,805 miles

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

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

front brake discs have pitting

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,816 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a worn inner edge

o/s wiper bladde split

Fail 4 Mar 2014 25,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a worn inner edge

o/s wiper bladde split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,445 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,137 miles

Nearside 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NX09 OBS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NX09 OBS, 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

How do I check the history of NX09 OBS?

You can check the full history of NX09 OBS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NX09 OBS registered?

NX09 OBS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is NX09 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX09 OBS shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NX09 OBS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NX09 OBS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.