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SB09 TGF

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,052 mi
Last recorded56,052 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 TGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,052 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,420 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 51,420 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 51,420 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle but not serious weakened

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,069 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 51,069 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 49,998 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,537 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,537 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 47,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 45,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,770 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,769 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 May 2015 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2015 36,636 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 34,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,792 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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SB09 TGF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB09 TGF, 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 SB09 TGF registered?

SB09 TGF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is SB09 TGF safe to buy?

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