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SB09 TGU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sump pouros

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NOT CLEARING EFFICIENTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

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 23 Mar 2022 70,818 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,569 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,569 miles

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,152 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,241 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,241 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,927 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,927 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

SB09 TGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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