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LM09 VYK

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,147 mi
Last recorded134,147 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VYK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 134,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Wear & Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Wear & Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 134,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Wear & Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Wear & Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear - Due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 127,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust Leaking at Joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear - Due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,494 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,351 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jul 2019 90,346 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,895 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault driver belt pretensioner fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect check bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor spray (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,868 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,856 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,555 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,214 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2012 40,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,079 miles

air bag light on

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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LM09 VYK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM09 VYK, 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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LM09 VYK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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