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LY09 GFE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 GFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,816 miles

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Oct 2025 116,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,084 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 105,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 88,988 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2023 88,988 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,422 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 51,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 54,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,201 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 49,200 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,873 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,161 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 35,161 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,594 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outeredges

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,377 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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LY09 GFE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

LY09 GFE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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