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DF09 FVJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,377 mi
Last recorded49,377 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 FVJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 49,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,745 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 44,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn down to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,453 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 38,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,887 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,454 miles

Exhaust blowing very slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2017 31,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust blowing very slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,343 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 4 Nov 2016 25,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,155 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SMALL CUT'S IN SIDE WALL FROM HITTING KERB.

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,818 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to expose any cords

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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DF09 FVJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF09 FVJ, 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 DF09 FVJ registered?

DF09 FVJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is DF09 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF09 FVJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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