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ML09 UWY

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,355 mi
Last recorded129,355 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 UWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 129,355 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 129,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,230 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 126,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,221 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 123,191 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,185 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering linkage deformed both sides (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 110,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

Fail 19 May 2018 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 20 May 2017 83,644 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 83,644 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,770 miles

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

nearside front tyre - inner sidewall beginning to split

Pass 17 May 2014 33,229 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 18 May 2013 21,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,727 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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ML09 UWY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML09 UWY, 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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ML09 UWY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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