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RE09 CAU

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 CAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 126,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 96,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,118 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,063 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both side tyre outer edge worn

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,470 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 45,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 23,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,817 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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RE09 CAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CAU, 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 RE09 CAU registered?

RE09 CAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2009.

Is RE09 CAU safe to buy?

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