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SM09 LYD

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,732 mi
Last recorded59,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 59,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 52,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,776 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 50,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,024 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,320 miles

Offside Front tyre edge worn

Offside Rear lens unit cracked but no white light

Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre edge worn

Offside Rear lens unit cracked but no white light

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,981 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 26,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 23,314 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,150 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 LYD is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

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

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