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PE09 HCL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 HCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,359 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,007 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 73,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 71,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 70,662 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,344 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 68,236 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 62,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,310 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,204 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 43,303 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 43,303 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 31,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,822 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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PE09 HCL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE09 HCL, 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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What year was PE09 HCL registered?

PE09 HCL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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