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FV09 KFZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Multi-colour Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,957 mi
Last recorded139,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 KFZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 139,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks both bottom corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 139,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks both bottom corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 136,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f welded repair covered with sealent &underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2024 136,131 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside the engine bay behind the headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre rear upper stop lamp inoperative

general corrosion to the underside

Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,096 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2023 134,096 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

center upper stop lamp inoperative

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen damage not adversely affecting the drivers view

Fail 22 Nov 2022 129,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

center upper stop lamp inoperative

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen damage not adversely affecting the drivers view

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,927 miles

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2021 121,927 miles

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

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,644 miles

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

center rear stop lamp not working

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 112,644 miles

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

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

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

center rear stop lamp not working

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 99,922 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 99,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 95,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 95,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 86,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,449 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2014 59,967 miles

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

advise off side rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2014 59,967 miles

advise off side rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2013 49,974 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 49,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,314 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 40,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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FV09 KFZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Multi-colour with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FV09 KFZ, 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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FV09 KFZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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