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SW09 KLX

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

56,470 mi
Last recorded56,470 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 KLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 56,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail-box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 53,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail-box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 53,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has leak at the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,749 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 51,553 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened beside suspension arm rear bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 49,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment *DANGEROUS* *ADVISE - DO NOT DRIVE* (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator showing partial white light

exhaust leaking at join to front piece

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 41,129 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 33,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2017 29,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 20,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 20,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,239 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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SW09 KLX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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