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AV09 VBZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,790 mi
Last recorded98,790 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VBZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,790 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,053 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

heat shield loose on front pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,581 miles

poly belt cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 83,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

poly belt cracking

Pass 17 May 2018 80,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

poly belt cracking

Pass 31 May 2017 76,958 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 76,958 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 63,221 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2015 52,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,818 miles

n/s and o/s front front tyres deteriorated

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 27,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,278 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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AV09 VBZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV09 VBZ, 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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AV09 VBZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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