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RE09 AKG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,509 mi
Last recorded154,509 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 AKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 154,509 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 154,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 145,822 miles

Both front headlamps have lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Nearside front seat tilt handle broken, hard to access rear seat

Fail 12 May 2025 145,822 miles

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

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

Both front headlamps have lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Nearside front seat tilt handle broken, hard to access rear seat

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 134,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 125,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 114,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 May 2021 103,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 95,966 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 95,965 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 89,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 71,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 64,024 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 54,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 46,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 35,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,718 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

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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RE09 AKG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE09 AKG, 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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RE09 AKG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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