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PJ09 LKO

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 LKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 125,736 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2026 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,127 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 114,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,737 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 104,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 87,151 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 77,388 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi hoses ferrules corroded ok at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine and sump pan looking porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged ok at time of test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on subframe excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Centre silencer to rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on subframe excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush delaminated more than requirements causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi hoses ferrules corroded ok at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine and sump pan looking porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged ok at time of test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,923 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan becoming porous signs of oil starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses ferrules corroded ok at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measuring 2 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe to chassis bush play detected on shaker plates, just ok at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroding at spring base ok at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush delaminating from housing <50% ok at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measuring 2 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/ and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,625 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 52,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 42,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outter edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,644 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Light scratch on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside Rear 165/70/R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,818 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,858 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,835 miles

22% imbalance on front service brake

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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 LKO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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