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SL09 NCX

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 115,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,131 miles

All shock absorbers corroded not leaking

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oily no signs of a leak

FRONT OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION NOT BLOWING (CAT)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 110,126 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached HAS BECOME DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers corroded not leaking

Both front wiper blades loose not insecure

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oily no signs of a leak

FRONT OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION NOT BLOWING (CAT)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,229 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 104,226 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective blown due to corrosion (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalytic convertor ,exhaust front and mid sections blown (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure font section rubber seperated from bonding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,951 miles

Bottom of cat in poor condition not blowing

Downpipe flanges in poor condition not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,945 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bottom of cat in poor condition not blowing

Downpipe flanges in poor condition not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,572 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,593 miles

Sump corroded & damp

Fail 11 Jun 2019 85,592 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Sump corroded & damp

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,406 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitting pads approx 80% worn

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,204 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,651 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 NCX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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