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2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,961 mi
Last recorded132,961 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 VPN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 132,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner offside rear tyre has screw in inner shoulder of tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2026 132,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner offside rear tyre has screw in inner shoulder of tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,342 miles

All four tyre valves obscured by wheel trim

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various body and paint work damage

Fail 22 Aug 2025 129,342 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

All four tyre valves obscured by wheel trim

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various body and paint work damage

Pass 16 Aug 2024 121,785 miles

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

Front has slight damage

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,067 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter, just a pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 110,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,392 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 92,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,677 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,363 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front wing and door damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,924 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,388 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front wipers split

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

some wear in front brake discs

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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HG09 VPN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG09 VPN, 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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HG09 VPN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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