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PY09 ACJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 ACJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 89,992 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot does not open

exhaust corroded

radiator support corroded

Fail 19 May 2026 89,951 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot does not open

exhaust corroded

radiator support corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 82,567 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 82,565 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 73,541 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 65,687 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 53,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 53,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 40,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 38,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,203 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 32,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge of tread down to legal limit - 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,514 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 23,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,659 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 18,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 13,806 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 10,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,586 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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PY09 ACJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY09 ACJ, 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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PY09 ACJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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