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RJ09 ZJE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,445 mi
Last recorded109,445 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 ZJE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 109,445 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 94,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear. Nearside and Offside (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,650 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 87,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,806 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 80,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,611 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 73,611 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,374 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 58,374 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,437 miles

Rear exhaust clamp rusted through

Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,437 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing No access to rear seat belt locks (5.1.1)

Rear exhaust clamp rusted through

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,811 miles

Both wiper blades poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,811 miles

Both wiper blades poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,050 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZJE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

RJ09 ZJE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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