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SG09 VSA

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,289 mi
Last recorded151,289 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VSA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 151,289 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front subframe ,both rear bushes have play

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,093 miles

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

Oil leak from sump pan

Fail 29 Jun 2022 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak from sump pan

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,178 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 115,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 111,970 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 111,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,769 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 96,556 miles

front arm bushes starting to seperate

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Dec 2017 96,556 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front arm bushes starting to seperate

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,422 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to seperate

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and cracking on wall

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,600 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,120 miles

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

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 VSA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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