2009 Nissan Micra · 51,299 MOT tests
2009 Nissan Micra reliability
2009 Nissan Micras fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Micra years (51,299 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 39.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 68,282
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,299
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.6%
- Suspension17.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 6.11%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.93%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.88%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.05%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.5%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Nissan Micra reliable?
2009 Nissan Micras fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Micra years (51,299 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.25% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (6.11% of tests), position lamp not working (5.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Nissan Micra shows 68,282 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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