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GL09 WUP

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,416 mi
Last recorded183,416 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 183,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both h/lamp lenses fading & image poor

rear number plate deteriorating near to excess

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Feb 2023 175,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f mirror unit taped up

Fail 10 Feb 2023 175,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed, will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f mirror unit taped up

Pass 10 Feb 2022 172,407 miles

oil leak (sump corroded)

exhaust system corroded

nsr tyre perich/cracking+small cuts

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear coil springs corroded

wiper smeary but clear

Fail 9 Feb 2022 172,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

exhaust system corroded

nsr tyre perich/cracking+small cuts

oil leak (sump corroded)

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear coil springs corroded

wiper smeary but clear

Pass 12 Feb 2021 169,763 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre worn on edges +perished

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre worn on edges

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 29 Jan 2021 169,754 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre worn on edges +perished

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2019 168,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,567 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 165,567 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf+osf (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 162,559 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

screen cracked zone b, not in drivers view of road

sump pan corroded & leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2017 162,559 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

screen cracked zone b, not in drivers view of road

sump pan corroded & leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2016 144,173 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 144,173 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 134,590 miles

front exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Aug 2016 134,590 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

front exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,229 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 107,229 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,058 miles

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,058 miles

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,910 miles

Both front wishbone bush's split and perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front 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 4 Aug 2012 57,997 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 WUP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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