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MJ09 RVF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RVF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,658 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 87,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,153 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 82,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,046 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 71,046 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working front screen wash dose rear rear dose rear (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,182 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 66,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF OSF tyre a 1.6mm 175/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,234 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb not working (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,538 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,469 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,469 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,423 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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MJ09 RVF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MJ09 RVF, 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 MJ09 RVF registered?

MJ09 RVF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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