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FY09 VVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,179 mi
Last recorded159,179 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 159,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 147,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 147,374 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 129,486 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,549 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,561 miles

Central Rear High Level brake light inop

Nearside Front headlamp lower bracket broken and bolt loose. Lamp is held in position by the bonnet when down

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 80,561 miles

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

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

Central Rear High Level brake light inop

Nearside Front headlamp lower bracket broken and bolt loose. Lamp is held in position by the bonnet when down

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 31 Jul 2012 60,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,384 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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FY09 VVZ 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 71.4%.

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 FY09 VVZ, 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 FY09 VVZ registered?

FY09 VVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is FY09 VVZ safe to buy?

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