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SM09 SLV

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 SLV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025
Fail 11 Oct 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Lamp TAPED over (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024
Fail 3 Oct 2024

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 99,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,849 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 81,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,462 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 70,461 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,514 miles

all brake pipes corroded

bonnet damaged

both front suspension struts corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and perished

oil leak from engine {oil filter}

Fail 9 Jul 2020 65,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes corroded

bonnet damaged

both front suspension struts corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and perished

oil leak from engine {oil filter}

Pass 3 Aug 2019 58,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,898 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 49,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,136 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

clamp missing from exhaust but still secure

front both tyres wearing thin and have cuts

oil leak sump slight porus

petrol filler neck face corroded but still maintaining seal with cap

Fail 11 Sep 2015 46,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

clamp missing from exhaust but still secure

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

front both tyres wearing thin and have cuts

oil leak sump slight porus

petrol filler neck face corroded but still maintaining seal with cap

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,404 miles

nearside rear tyre outer tred worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,392 miles

nearside front tyre outer tred worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre outer tred worn

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 SLV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SLV, 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 SLV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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