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HY09 RVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 RVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 143,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 141,451 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 141,451 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 140,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,021 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

radiator surport/cross member corroding.

Fail 9 Dec 2022 136,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush come unbonded and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge, tread depth on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

radiator surport/cross member corroding.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,413 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator white. (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 119,051 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,834 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 113,834 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 101,661 miles

front wipers splitting

rear numberplate held on with tape

Pass 27 May 2014 80,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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HY09 RVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc diesel 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 HY09 RVZ, 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 HY09 RVZ registered?

HY09 RVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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