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SW09 KLO

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,790 mi
Last recorded110,790 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 KLO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 110,790 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,453 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 108,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,574 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 106,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil level low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,267 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 94,864 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 94,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (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))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,568 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

knocking felt through front anti roll bar on shaker plates

Fail 6 Jan 2021 89,567 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak/condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat join seriously weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play found on shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor and requirements just met

handbrake high

knocking felt through front anti roll bar on shaker plates

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 85,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,505 miles

OSF brake discs badly corroded on inside

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,283 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

OSF brake discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,302 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,413 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,413 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low

Frontpipe exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,854 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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SW09 KLO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW09 KLO, 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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SW09 KLO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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