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LY09 AUW

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,908 mi
Last recorded50,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 AUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 49,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,041 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,182 miles

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

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

cracking in nearside rear tyre

cracking in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2021 45,182 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking in nearside rear tyre

cracking in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,868 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working , not a legal requirement on this wehicle .

Pass 24 May 2019 43,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,604 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 41,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,136 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split .

Fail 14 Jun 2017 37,136 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

n/s wiper blade split .

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,659 miles

lip worn on front brake discs .

Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,659 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

lip worn on front brake discs .

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,380 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,563 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 12,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LY09 AUW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY09 AUW, 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 LY09 AUW registered?

LY09 AUW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is LY09 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 AUW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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