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PJ09 LKX

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,204 mi
Last recorded115,204 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 LKX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 115,204 miles

Central Front Inner underside of bonnet heavily corroded

Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive end corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate bulb dim

Windscreen washer jets misaligned but just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 109,555 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 109,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 106,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded/drippings oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 105,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,810 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 102,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,254 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 91,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,509 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 79,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,296 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,021 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to split

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,181 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 45,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,546 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,907 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 LKX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LKX, 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 LKX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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