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SD09 GCZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,564 mi
Last recorded37,564 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 GCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 37,564 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,132 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,653 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most in arms advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread but no cord showing would advise have them replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,978 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small amount of free play in both steering rack inner joints ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 33,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 32,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 29,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust hanger burst

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre feathered on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre feathered on outer edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 23,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,063 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 16,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,155 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 8,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,980 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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SD09 GCZ 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 SD09 GCZ, 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 SD09 GCZ registered?

SD09 GCZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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