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PY09 LXZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,555 mi
Last recorded55,555 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 LXZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 54,837 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 54,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nsf spot light inop,alternator belt poor,exhaust rattle,inner wing rusting

Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,419 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 53,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,316 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 44,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,382 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,208 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2012 15,443 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 LXZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXZ, 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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What year was PY09 LXZ registered?

PY09 LXZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is PY09 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY09 LXZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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