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RF09 DXY

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 DXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 129,526 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 129,526 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 121,232 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2024 116,429 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 116,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre is 9 years old

oil leak

rear road springs corroded

rear tyres perishing

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2023 111,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

high level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre is 9 years old

oil leak

rear road springs corroded

rear tyres perishing

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,372 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o.s.f and n.s.f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 103,372 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o.s.f and n.s.f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,220 miles

auxiliary belts perished

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,064 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,092 miles

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

exhaust centre to rear corroded , real tail pipe clamp badly corroded , not yet blowing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,092 miles

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

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

exhaust centre to rear corroded , real tail pipe clamp badly corroded , not yet blowing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,889 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,401 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

O/S/R tyre is soft

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,401 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

O/S/R tyre is soft

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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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RF09 DXY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF09 DXY, 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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RF09 DXY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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