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SL09 LBP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 110,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front and rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 107,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,478 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 106,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 106,033 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 14 Jun 2023 106,081 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight blow

front brake discs heavily pitted but no judder at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,198 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Jun 2019 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,481 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 51,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,019 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 38,933 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 LBP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL09 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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