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SM09 HXJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,158 miles

Front Exhaust Joint Deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to the centre to rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 52,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to the centre to rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,342 miles

engine cover doesn't allow a complete check of some parts

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,724 miles

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

advise both rear tyres due to starting to crack, no cord showing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,343 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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SM09 HXJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SM09 HXJ, 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 SM09 HXJ registered?

SM09 HXJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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