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YB09 SXE

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 SXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 61,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,984 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 58,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,317 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 55,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,622 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 51,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,158 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 40,836 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 37,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,253 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 34,253 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,631 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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YB09 SXE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB09 SXE, 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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What year was YB09 SXE registered?

YB09 SXE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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