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LV09 PHZ

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 PHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 130,461 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light unit loose

Offside Front driver door dent/sharp edge taped

Fail 15 Apr 2026 130,459 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light unit loose

Offside Front driver door dent/sharp edge taped

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,334 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 85,806 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 85,806 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,501 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 81,501 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2018 61,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,958 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,958 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 39,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,790 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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LV09 PHZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV09 PHZ, 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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LV09 PHZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2009.

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