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SK09 JZU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,954 mi
Last recorded128,954 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 JZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,954 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 128,954 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,340 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,340 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,046 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,028 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 77,028 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,775 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 567,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,676 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,896 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 27,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,753 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 15,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,165 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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SK09 JZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK09 JZU, 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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What year was SK09 JZU registered?

SK09 JZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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