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LV09 UPW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,283 mi
Last recorded111,283 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 UPW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 111,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 107,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 102,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,005 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,005 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure around the exhaust pipe (loose/rattling). heatshield not likely to fall off at time of test

middle-to-rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre-to-rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 9 May 2019 84,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner surfaces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump pan appears to be porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre-to-rear exhaust join exhaust clamp corroded/partly missing. exhaust does not leak exhaust gases at time of test

Fail 9 May 2019 84,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner surfaces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump pan appears to be porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre-to-rear exhaust join exhaust clamp corroded/partly missing. exhaust does not leak exhaust gases at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,949 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,521 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,422 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,439 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 28,278 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 21,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,690 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 UPW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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