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SM09 SVG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,238 mi
Last recorded124,238 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 124,238 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AT FIBRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

FRONT SUBFRAME INSECURE AT NEARSIDE MOUNTING

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,320 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 18 Oct 2022 94,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Cable routed incorrectly and buffing off flexi pipe (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

High level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Cable routed incorrectly and buffing off flexi pipe (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,115 miles

Nearside Front flasher lens broken

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,115 miles

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

Nearside Front flasher lens broken

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 55,177 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,411 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,301 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 13,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,105 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 SVG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

SM09 SVG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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