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SM09 LLX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,884 mi
Last recorded141,884 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 141,884 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 141,881 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested DUE TO OFFSIDE DIPPED BEAM INOP (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 133,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 wipers needed (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 133,241 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 133,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 133,231 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,203 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 57,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 40,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,139 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 31 May 2012 24,673 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,673 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LLX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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