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RE09 ZXP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,058 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 12 Sep 2025 112,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 11 Sep 2025 112,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Sep 2024 111,041 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield missing

revesing light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield missing

revesing light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,649 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 109,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,941 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,333 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 103,333 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,017 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Split

Front Number Plate Damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,899 miles

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside Rear Indicator Lamp, Offside Rear Stop Lamp, Number Plate Light (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Split

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,236 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,040 miles

both front tyers wearing on outer edge

front disc worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,481 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear tyres worn inner edge

sill kits fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 31,523 miles

rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 29 May 2012 24,379 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)

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 ZXP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE09 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

RE09 ZXP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is RE09 ZXP safe to buy?

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