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MF09 VKH

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,053 mi
Last recorded78,053 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VKH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 78,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Minor body damage present on the front passenger door

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 78,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Dipped beam and main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Minor body damage present on the front passenger door

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 77,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side front brake pipes and ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower suspension arm dust cover are slightly insecure and inner bushes are cracked(both side)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Has slight body damage on passenger door front

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear brake pipes and ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded where suspension arms are attached to (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 63,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,157 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,349 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

oil leak

wiper mechanism deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 39,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM CRACKING, NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,367 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise to change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,889 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 20,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,602 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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MF09 VKH is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF09 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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