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SL09 LZC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,530 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,108 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,108 miles

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

All shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 52,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 52,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,245 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 17,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,266 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 30,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,603 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 LZC 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

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

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