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SM09 RSY

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,475 mi
Last recorded58,475 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 RSY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 58,475 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,297 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,357 miles

Front shockabsorber s heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

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

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

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 29 Aug 2022 41,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,216 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 41,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,858 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 38,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 29,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,314 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 RSY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

SM09 RSY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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