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SY09 LHK

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,292 mi
Last recorded144,292 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 LHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 144,292 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills/floor at arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 144,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust very corroded and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever has slight travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 138,959 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,591 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 128,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,450 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 115,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 109,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,756 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 104,745 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,794 miles

Front Brake discs pitted and worn

Front Wiper linkages worn

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn.

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear wiper torn.

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,325 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,281 miles

Front discs worn.

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

Rear wiper torn

Windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn.

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

Rear wiper torn

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,668 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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SY09 LHK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SY09 LHK, 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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SY09 LHK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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