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ST09 KMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,986 mi
Last recorded128,986 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 KMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 125,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,469 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 119,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,310 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 111,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,524 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Rear Door damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2022 104,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Outer Sill damaged

Offside Rear Door damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,484 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 88,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,720 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,921 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,239 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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ST09 KMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST09 KMU, 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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ST09 KMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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