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SO09 BWP

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 BWP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,815 miles

Front exhaust flange deteriorated... not yet blowing or insecure

handbrake lever requires slight adjustment..

Fail 21 Nov 2020 127,815 miles

Front exhaust flange deteriorated... not yet blowing or insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor fallen from holder (1.6 (b))

handbrake lever requires slight adjustment..

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 119,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge. non-repairable. 175/60/15 ()

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

oil sump pan corroded

rattle inside exhaust backbox

Fail 13 Jul 2018 106,062 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge. non-repairable. 175/60/15 ()

both front inner brake pads low

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

engine oil low - at minimum

oil sump pan corroded

rattle inside exhaust backbox

Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,283 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 93,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,120 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,511 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,609 miles

offside front top strut bearing creeking slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,609 miles

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

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

offside front top strut bearing creeking slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,845 miles

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

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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SO09 BWP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO09 BWP, 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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SO09 BWP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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