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SL09 HZJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 62,791 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2024 57,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,218 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 47,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,194 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 39,194 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,042 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 35,042 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,640 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 32,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 21,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,643 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 13,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,149 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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SL09 HZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HZJ, 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 SL09 HZJ registered?

SL09 HZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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