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PK09 KAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,867 mi
Last recorded69,867 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 KAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,867 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded externally (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 69,846 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded externally (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,023 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 62,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,988 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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 + cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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 + cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,523 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,523 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,043 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 26,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split but advise both (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE LARGE SPLITS IN INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 16,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 11,835 miles

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 1 Apr 2013 11,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perrished

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2012 6,741 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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PK09 KAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 PK09 KAU, 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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PK09 KAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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