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RJ09 ZGN

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,181 mi
Last recorded103,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 103,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 102,108 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND TYRE IS PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,108 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND TYRE IS PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 100,858 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN RUSTED AND LEAKING OIL

FRONT EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 18 Jul 2024 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE SUMP PAN RUSTED AND LEAKING OIL

FRONT EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,507 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 98,507 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2020 89,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,142 miles

Front exhaust downpipe heat shield insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust downpipe heat shield insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,346 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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RJ09 ZGN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

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

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