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L481 VSW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,863 mi
Last recorded54,863 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 VSW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 54,863 miles

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appears to be very near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 54,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage at rear

cracking on offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,870 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage to offside rear

cracking on offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2023 53,594 miles

Accident damage to Offside rear

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure grill trim insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,393 miles

Accident damage to Offside rear of vehicle

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,540 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper accident damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 52,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler pipe at cap fitting badly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper accident damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,268 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

accident damage offside rear bumper

Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

accident damage offside rear bumper

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,312 miles

Accident damage to Offside rear of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting and near legal limit ( 165/70 R14 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,598 miles

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

high level stop not working

Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

high level stop not working

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 27 Jul 2017 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

high level stop light not working

Fail 26 Jul 2017 39,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer one jet working only

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,713 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 34,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight accident damage to bonnet

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,663 miles

slight accident damage to bonnet

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,413 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,237 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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L481 VSW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L481 VSW, 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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L481 VSW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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