CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK09 ZBG

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,138 mi
Last recorded100,138 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 ZBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,138 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 100,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,813 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,022 miles

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 11 May 2019 76,453 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

oil leak

reverse light not working

Fail 11 May 2019 76,453 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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

oil leak

reverse light not working

Pass 15 May 2018 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes in front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 72,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes in front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 69,853 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 69,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 69,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyres diff sizes

Fail 18 May 2016 69,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyres diff sizes

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,558 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,800 miles

oil leak

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK09 ZBG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK09 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK09 ZBG?

You can check the full history of GK09 ZBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK09 ZBG registered?

GK09 ZBG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GK09 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 ZBG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK09 ZBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK09 ZBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.