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SM09 FNT

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FNT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 115,445 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps interaction with off side rear lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking tank soaked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,913 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,061 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,847 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 43,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2013 31,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,991 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 21,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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SM09 FNT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM09 FNT, 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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SM09 FNT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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