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GL09 WYJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,151 mi
Last recorded151,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 WYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 151,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 151,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,353 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 142,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 132,087 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 117,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2023 117,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2022 105,429 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 105,429 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,516 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 68,522 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,285 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,173 miles

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,424 miles

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 1 Aug 2015 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,557 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on edge,cracked and splitting

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight blow from exhaust back box

Fail 7 Aug 2014 30,557 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on edge,cracked and splitting

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight blow from exhaust back box

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,218 miles

slight smear on wiper blades

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,333 miles

oil filter was loose and leaking slightly, have now tightened up.

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 WYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

GL09 WYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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