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TG08 DEC

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,940 mi
Last recorded61,940 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG08 DEC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 61,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo connection on caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,051 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 51,609 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 31 May 2023 46,990 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose u bolt corroded but system secure in place. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

high pitch squeal from n/s/f brake

Fail 30 May 2023 46,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose u bolt corroded but system secure in place. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

high pitch squeal from n/s/f brake

Pass 25 May 2022 42,200 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes detaching

front tyres perished and down to 3 mm tread

rear tyres stepping and down to 3 mm tread

Pass 27 May 2021 36,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 27,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,979 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 33,979 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 2 May 2017 18,253 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,383 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 14,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 14,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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TG08 DEC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TG08 DEC, 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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TG08 DEC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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