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PJ09 LJK

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,855 mi
Last recorded108,855 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 LJK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 108,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 108,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,739 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,429 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 98,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,263 miles

Handbrake free travel

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight imbalance front service brake

Fail 6 Dec 2022 91,263 miles

Handbrake free travel

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight imbalance front service brake

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Corroded And Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 87,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Corroded And Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing very slightly. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing very slightly. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner And Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner And Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner And Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner And Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,187 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,698 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 65,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,785 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,038 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

body damage

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,274 miles

osf tyre edge wear

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 LJK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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