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RJ09 HKY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,728 mi
Last recorded151,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 HKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 151,728 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 139,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 139,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 134,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 134,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 128,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,424 miles

n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 14 Jan 2022 126,424 miles

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

n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,033 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,383 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,920 miles

Central centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 88,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,516 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,603 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to spilt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,603 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wiper blade starting to spilt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,358 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,837 miles

front brake discs look worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs look worn

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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RJ09 HKY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RJ09 HKY, 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 RJ09 HKY registered?

RJ09 HKY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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