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CV09 SWO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,641 mi
Last recorded110,641 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,641 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 110,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ns + os 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 outside tread replacement is recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,800 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 100,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn outer sections of tread patterns 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

contact area on inside faces of front brake discs reduced due to corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,501 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 72,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 64,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 63,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,726 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,534 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,064 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 44,846 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,750 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,453 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,453 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed (3.5.1m)

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 SWO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SWO, 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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What year was CV09 SWO registered?

CV09 SWO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is CV09 SWO safe to buy?

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