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PY09 AXH

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 AXH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 139,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,452 miles

Central Lower Exhaust blowing from clamp - not effecting emissions

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 136,407 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust blowing from clamp - not effecting emissions

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,598 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 130,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,622 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,148 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,148 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,686 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,660 miles

front wiper linkageslightly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AXH is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PY09 AXH, 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 AXH is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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