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SM09 SKX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2023 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working water bottle full no noise possible fuse or pump (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working water bottle full no noise possible fuse or pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,981 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 41,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,623 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 36,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,490 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 SKX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

SM09 SKX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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