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RO09 NLR

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,623 mi
Last recorded48,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 NLR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 48,623 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 45,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,952 miles

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 2 Feb 2023 36,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 33,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 27,152 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 22,466 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,833 miles

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))

all tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2018 13,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,133 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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RO09 NLR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RO09 NLR, 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 RO09 NLR registered?

RO09 NLR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is RO09 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 NLR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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