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SM09 HXL

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,476 mi
Last recorded119,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HXL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also covered in black sealer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also covered in black sealer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also covered in black sealer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also covered in black sealer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,421 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,828 miles

hand brake requires firm pull

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,205 miles

advise offside front tyre worn outer edge and close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2017 62,205 miles

Offside coil spring broken and nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

advise offside front tyre worn outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,059 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,855 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 38,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 29,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,291 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 HXL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXL, 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 HXL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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