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SF09 SCX

2009 Nissan Tiida

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Tiida52,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 SCX
MakeNissan
ModelTiida
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 97,947 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion including suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2025 97,947 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion including suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 83,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,963 miles

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

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

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

sills have covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 81,960 miles

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

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

Rear Emissions not tested silencer broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

sills have covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,131 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,709 miles

exhaust system joining flanges heavily deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system joining flanges heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 743,391 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust flange corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,199 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 57,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,138 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,064 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,064 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2014 39,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 32,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,263 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Tiida?

Based on 12,971 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,202
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 327
coil spring broken 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
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SF09 SCX is a 2009 Nissan Tiida in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Tiida models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,612 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 Tiida fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF09 SCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Tiida typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Tiida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF09 SCX is a 2009 Nissan Tiida, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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