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PJ09 LJU

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 LJU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 117,375 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 106,953 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 106,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,811 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 94,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,936 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,743 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,888 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 67,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge of the inner three quarters of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,462 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,377 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount/stabiliser small rubber bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded starting to corrode were protective coating has deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness approx 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness approx 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,529 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,529 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,949 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,141 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 LJU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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