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RJ09 ZRV

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 ZRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,428 miles

Drivers seat back release for rear access defective

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,011 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 120,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,923 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,192 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 97,187 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,960 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 63,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,401 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 51,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,406 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall small damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,490 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 30,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 22,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,509 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 ZRV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

RJ09 ZRV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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