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PJ09 LHC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,684 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 89,684 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 85,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 83,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,040 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,599 miles

Nearside slight knocking at the inner drive shaft side

Offside Front wing, scuffs/scratches

Rear wiper worn

Fail 18 Sep 2020 72,597 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside slight knocking at the inner drive shaft side

Offside Front wing, scuffs/scratches

Rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 25,014 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 25,014 miles

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

Offside 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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PJ09 LHC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ09 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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