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GV09 AKJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,127 mi
Last recorded39,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 AKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 39,127 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 37,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,925 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,954 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner part of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,219 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.6mm AND HAVE DEEP CRACKES 175/60/15h

Offside Front TYRE TREAD LOW ON EDGES AND CRACKING

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,157 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 14,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,459 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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GV09 AKJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV09 AKJ, 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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GV09 AKJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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