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SM09 XHB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,895 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 85,895 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,628 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,134 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,084 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,752 miles

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

front tyres down to aprox 3.5mm

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 67,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure all mounting points broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 65,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,451 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,580 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield insecure

n/s/f suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated

passengers front seat headrest slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield insecure

n/s/f suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated

passengers front seat headrest slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 30,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,241 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 XHB 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 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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

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

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