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SL09 LBE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,159 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all shock absorbers corroded

osf washer not working but windscreen still cleared

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 4 Apr 2024 68,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all shock absorbers corroded

osf washer not working but windscreen still cleared

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 60,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 54,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,567 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 47,567 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (12 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (165/7014) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2020 42,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 42,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on sidewall 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 34,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,157 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,464 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 6,748 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 LBE 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 SL09 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 May 2009.

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