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GK09 YDW

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YDW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 122,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 116,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (175/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine oil sump very corroded and pourus

rear braks noisy

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be missread

slight play nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,070 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 105,070 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,595 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (damage) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,595 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (damage) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,970 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,832 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

centre stop not working

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,040 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop not working

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,852 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,990 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 43,990 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads worn thin

fropnt brake discs deteriorated, scored and worn thin

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs starting to wear thin

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,413 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 13,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GK09 YDW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK09 YDW, 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 GK09 YDW registered?

GK09 YDW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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