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SR53 CLR

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 CLR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 92,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 6 Dec 2021 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,907 miles

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

both side outer sills has body trims

engine has slight oil leak

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,988 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 67,982 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 58,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,322 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,264 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,238 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 37,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect presenter adviced (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 32,822 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,822 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,222 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,533 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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SR53 CLR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc 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 SR53 CLR, 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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SR53 CLR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is SR53 CLR safe to buy?

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