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SM09 XEK

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 66,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 66,931 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 66,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 65,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 64,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 62,807 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 59,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 59,654 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR BELTS NOT CHECK AS SEATS WERE OBSTRUCTED

Fail 2 Jun 2020 57,812 miles

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

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

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 EDGES BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR BELTS NOT CHECK AS SEATS WERE OBSTRUCTED

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,602 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 45,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 38,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,977 miles

All tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,272 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 17,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 8,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 4,237 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 XEK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

SM09 XEK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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The MOT history for SM09 XEK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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