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SM09 OGU

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,696 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 77,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 77,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,911 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 67,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 62,788 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 62,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,459 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 62,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,552 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 56,552 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,670 miles

Oil leak engine sump holed ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,041 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 OGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

SM09 OGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2009.

Is SM09 OGU safe to buy?

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