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SF09 SMX

2009 Nissan Tiida

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Nissan Tiida52,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelTiida
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 119,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join between cat and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 105,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,181 miles

slight exhaust blow under covers

Pass 17 May 2018 82,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 71,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 65,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 May 2014 59,817 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2013 52,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2013 52,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 47,891 miles

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

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

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 SMX is a 2009 Nissan Tiida in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SMX, 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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What year was SF09 SMX registered?

SF09 SMX is a 2009 Nissan Tiida, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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