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RJ09 ZSL

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,437 mi
Last recorded115,437 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 ZSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 115,437 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values readings of 4.14 test void as to high (8.2.2.2 (f))

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))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily perished and wearing on edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing low mis shaped and perished

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

accident damage to front bumper /grille and offside indicator lens

high level rear stop lamp not fully secured

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,934 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 99,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,145 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,556 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,101 miles

Emissions 1.35km-1, limit for 07/2008 on 1.5km-1.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 39,101 miles

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

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

Emissions 1.35km-1, limit for 07/2008 on 1.5km-1.

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 ZSL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZSL, 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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RJ09 ZSL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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