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RJ09 OYL

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OYL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,145 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 72,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 69,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 31 May 2023 64,846 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 30 May 2023 64,846 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 19 May 2022 60,155 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 May 2021 56,819 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 May 2020 55,413 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2020 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2019 54,261 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,593 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 2 Jul 2016 49,727 miles

front brake discs rusty and pitted

surface corrosion to exhaust sytem

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,148 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,506 miles

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,456 miles

some wear on front brake discs

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,588 miles

front brake dics worn

slight oil leak

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 OYL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RJ09 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

RJ09 OYL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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