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SG09 VRT

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,626 mi
Last recorded96,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VRT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,626 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 96,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,196 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 93,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,521 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,105 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 84,105 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt wont release or retract (7.1.2 (e))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Passenger

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 49,742 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 11 Mar 2015 41,657 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,657 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,914 miles

All 4 tyres on 3/4mm tread left

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All 4 tyres on 3/4mm tread left

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split

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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SG09 VRT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG09 VRT, 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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SG09 VRT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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