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GJ09 VPL

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires5 Oct 2026

Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)

Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,685 mi

Last recorded61,685 miles

Recorded on25 Sep 2025

Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VPL

MakeNissan

ModelMicra

Year2009

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail

Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,685 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 61,685 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aiming too low. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades rubbers split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash. ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated/cracking. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated/cracking. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 57,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated/cracking. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated/cracking. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 54,679 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 51,460 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 48,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil, Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,568 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,435 miles

Offside Rear tyre light cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,498 miles

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,102 miles

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,278 miles

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,036 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

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 VPL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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