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MF09 VJY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,502 mi
Last recorded69,502 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VJY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 69,502 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

Fail 3 Mar 2026 69,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake discs in poor condition (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

Pass 15 Mar 2025 68,302 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,668 miles

ignition barrel faulty

reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,992 miles

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,703 miles

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

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

Rear no reverse light

Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,668 miles

Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 20 Mar 2020 55,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,465 miles

both front and osr shock outer case corroded

nearside rear tyre 2mm 175/60/15

offside rear tyre 3mm 175/60/15

screen wash bottle cap missing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,617 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 44,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE LEAKING (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,613 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,360 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,639 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

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 VJY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJY, 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 MF09 VJY registered?

MF09 VJY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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