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CX09 VRL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,331 mi
Last recorded70,331 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,165 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 55,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,796 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 50,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.49 reading 2.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 45,646 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 41,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,673 miles

covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,383 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,383 miles

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

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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CX09 VRL 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 CX09 VRL, 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 CX09 VRL registered?

CX09 VRL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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