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PJ09 LHB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 LHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,929 miles

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

Upper Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 68,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 59,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have uneven wear to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 51,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.38mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have uneven wear to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,425 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 45,635 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,693 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,549 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 34,549 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,134 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing thin

Fail 9 Aug 2016 31,134 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,454 miles

some corrosion rear section exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,127 miles

Rear exhaust clamp getting corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,974 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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PJ09 LHB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ09 LHB, 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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PJ09 LHB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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