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GL09 LWS

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,072 mi
Last recorded118,072 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LWS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,093 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 115,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 108,570 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 108,570 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 108,573 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 103,822 miles

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

Front Heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2022 103,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,855 miles

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

Front Exhaust Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 99,855 miles

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

Front Exhaust Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,991 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 77,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

Rear offside and rear nearside seat belts are slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,651 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

Rear offside and rear nearside seat belts are slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,494 miles

rear nearside and rear offside seat belts slightly damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,656 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,200 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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GL09 LWS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL09 LWS, 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 GL09 LWS registered?

GL09 LWS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is GL09 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 LWS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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