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SJ09 XME

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XME
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,662 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 65,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 63,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 63,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,132 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,042 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 50,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 46,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine vehicle engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 39,979 miles

hanging item removed from obscuring drivers vision

Fail 2 May 2019 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hanging item removed from obscuring drivers vision

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 28,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2017 19,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,392 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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SJ09 XME is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 SJ09 XME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 XME registered?

SJ09 XME is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is SJ09 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 XME shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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