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CV09 BVO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 BVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,905 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 117,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 117,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 113,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,291 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,573 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,694 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,671 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,671 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,850 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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CV09 BVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV09 BVO, 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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CV09 BVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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