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MF09 YAV

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,580 mi
Last recorded124,580 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 YAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 110,240 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 110,240 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 12 Jun 2024 106,315 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 99,207 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 99,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 95,364 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 95,329 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 91,926 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 91,825 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 89,190 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YAV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc 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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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