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FV09 XVR

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XVR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 105,348 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 105,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,386 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,084 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 84,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,846 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine oil on min

Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,846 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine oil on min

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly low brake readings

Fail 29 Jul 2019 70,727 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear slightly low brake readings

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,135 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,770 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2017 60,757 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking inner wall.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking inner wall.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,555 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,553 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,707 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 31,707 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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