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RK09 YDU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,659 mi
Last recorded72,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 72,659 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 69,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,108 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 65,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 57,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 49,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 30,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,790 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 14,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 14,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 11,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,344 miles

head lamp aims on lower limits

slight corrosion on exhaust

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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RK09 YDU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK09 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 YDU registered?

RK09 YDU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 YDU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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