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LM09 VYO

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 87,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 May 2024 85,146 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2024 85,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2023 81,673 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2023 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2022 78,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 73,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 69,729 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration lamp dimmed but still visible

Pass 18 May 2019 64,496 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2018 58,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,728 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 39,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 32,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 18,282 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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LM09 VYO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LM09 VYO, 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 LM09 VYO registered?

LM09 VYO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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