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GJ09 OVM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 OVM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 164,703 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 164,703 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 155,230 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 155,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,876 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r1584h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 147,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r1584h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 138,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.75mm 175/65r15 88h xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,212 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 128,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 119,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 119,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 113,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 113,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 95,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,028 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 85,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,700 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,489 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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GJ09 OVM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GJ09 OVM, 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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GJ09 OVM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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