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S60 ABU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,920 mi
Last recorded61,920 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 ABU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 61,920 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle mounting area corroded (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle mounting area corroded (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 61,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle mounting area corroded (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle mounting area corroded (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded and leaking engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at sump pan (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower within 30cm of strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 54,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe entering rear silencer excessively corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower within 30cm of strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 52,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 44,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 40,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 13 Jan 2018 37,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,300 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,383 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 31,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,748 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 29,748 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,191 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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S60 ABU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 S60 ABU, 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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S60 ABU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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