2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

14,829 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,829 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    652 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Brakes6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2009 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,829 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).