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SM09 SMO

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 SMO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

catalyst heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,397 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,401 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,874 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 65,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 60,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,089 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 57,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,794 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated with minor blow

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,009 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres low on tread outer edges 2 mm

nearside rear tyre 3 mm outer edge

Pass 5 May 2014 37,279 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,702 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 SMO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

SM09 SMO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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