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GL09 OVB

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 OVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 98,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 95,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 91,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 87,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow at front (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 65,819 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 65,819 miles

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,717 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,189 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 63,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2012 31,194 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 OVB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVB, 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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GL09 OVB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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