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SC09 FNU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,056 mi
Last recorded23,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 FNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 23,056 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 23,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,377 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,777 miles

Nearside washer jet working but pressure poor

Fail 16 Jul 2020 17,777 miles

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

Nearside washer jet working but pressure poor

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,856 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch missing.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 15,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,070 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 15,070 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,714 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 9,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 7,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 5,232 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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SC09 FNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC09 FNU, 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 SC09 FNU registered?

SC09 FNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is SC09 FNU safe to buy?

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