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DE09 VGX

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VGX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,370 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 20 Aug 2024 102,211 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Aug 2024 102,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 73,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,406 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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DE09 VGX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DE09 VGX, 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 DE09 VGX registered?

DE09 VGX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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