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PS05 JMS

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,424 mi
Last recorded64,424 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS05 JMS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 64,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 53,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 49,694 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 10 Feb 2021 40,004 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front No-plate is lightly cracked

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2021 40,004 miles

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

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front No-plate is lightly cracked

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,330 miles

Both nearside & offside headlamp beam patterns slightly weak.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & parking brake effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,352 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 22,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Nearside & Offside (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 21,495 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,271 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall cut

Fail 5 Jul 2013 13,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall cut

Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,499 miles

sidewall cut to n/s/r tyre

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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PS05 JMS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PS05 JMS, 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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PS05 JMS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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