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SP09 XZW

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,966 mi
Last recorded57,966 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 XZW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 57,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 56,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 54,845 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 59,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 59,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 50,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,386 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 48,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 47,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

o/s/r n/s/r tyres slightly distorted

various small chips on windscreen both Zones

Pass 15 Apr 2017 39,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

OSF NSF Tyres Worn On Edges

OSR NSR Tyres Slightly Distorted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 39,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

OSF NSF Tyres Worn On Edges

OSR NSR Tyres Slightly Distorted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,651 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 37,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,832 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 14,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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SP09 XZW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP09 XZW, 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 SP09 XZW registered?

SP09 XZW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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