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SL09 GXG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 GXG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 69,869 miles

Central Front flexible brake hose not attached at centre support

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake horse centre attachment non standard which may chaff the brake hose through time

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seat wet

water in boot

Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various non greased ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various brake hose ferrules heavily greased

windscreen damage at edge of swept area outside Zone A less than 40mm

Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,883 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts slight corrosion on struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No reversing lights

Fail 11 Oct 2022 55,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts slight corrosion on struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No reversing lights

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flex pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight wear ()

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corrosion on casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Crossion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 44,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod missing Anti roll bar link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Crossion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,003 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,913 miles

Front tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 11,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,502 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,452 miles

advise that there are cuts in the tread areas of both rear tyres none of which are to excess.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,309 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 8,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SL09 GXG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL09 GXG, 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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SL09 GXG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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