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YC09 HRJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 HRJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 88,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 85,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 85,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,991 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,534 miles

Exhaust corroded and front heat shield rattle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/outer edge bald/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

oil slightly low

Fail 21 Jan 2020 71,534 miles

Exhaust corroded and front heat shield rattle

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/outer edge bald/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil slightly low

Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,549 miles

Engine oil low

Exhaust slight corrosion/ heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,357 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,898 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,898 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,765 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,497 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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YC09 HRJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 YC09 HRJ, 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 YC09 HRJ registered?

YC09 HRJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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