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MF09 LWW

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 LWW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 77,507 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 64,076 miles

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT,7 CLICKS BEFORE IT STARTS TO OPERATE.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SEPARATED,ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-50X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT,7 CLICKS BEFORE IT STARTS TO OPERATE.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE 2019 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.(185-50X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,054 miles

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING ,REPAIR A.S.A.P

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED POSSIBLE OBSCURING SOME CORROSION.

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WEARING ON EDGES.(185-50X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION,REPLACE A.S.A.P (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING,AVISE TWO NEW SUSPENSION ARMS & TRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING ,REPAIR A.S.A.P

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED POSSIBLE OBSCURING SOME CORROSION.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WEARING ON EDGES.(185-50X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION,REPLACE A.S.A.P (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 56,227 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 54,339 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Breaking up on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,473 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake imbalance 21%

Pass 30 May 2019 50,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and edges New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped on inner tread area

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,982 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and in vents New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 47,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and in vents New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 44,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracks on inner wall

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 41,595 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,445 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,101 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,155 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF09 LWW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MF09 LWW, 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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MF09 LWW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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