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YG09 LRJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,604 mi
Last recorded60,604 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 LRJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,604 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 60,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 54,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 46,674 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 46,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 41,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2023 41,643 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,174 miles

Offside Front Damage - no sharp edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 22,172 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 Damage - no sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,125 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 20,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located at upper seat (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,029 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 17,957 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,553 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,224 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 10,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,343 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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YG09 LRJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc 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 YG09 LRJ, 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 YG09 LRJ registered?

YG09 LRJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is YG09 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 LRJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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