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SC09 SPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,071 mi
Last recorded24,071 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 SPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 24,071 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front suspension components corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Suspension struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front suspension arms rearmost bushes starting to split from bonding (no excessive movement in bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers seat sticking on rails when operating (still works as intended)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror slightly damaged but still providing a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 24,071 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Front Headlamp lenses seriously deteriorated no beam image or pattern can be detected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front suspension components corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Suspension struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front suspension arms rearmost bushes starting to split from bonding (no excessive movement in bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers seat sticking on rails when operating (still works as intended)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror slightly damaged but still providing a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 23,526 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 23,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 22,981 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 22,981 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 22,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 21,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 21,744 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 21,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked but still effective. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 19,706 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 18,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,301 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 12,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 12,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,636 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,257 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 SPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 SC09 SPU, 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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SC09 SPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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