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AF09 NVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 73,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 68,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,782 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,576 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,062 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 43,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 29,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 10 Jan 2013 27,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,222 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn weak

long travel on handbrake

sump leaking oil

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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AF09 NVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF09 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 NVZ registered?

AF09 NVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AF09 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 NVZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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