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MT09 VZK

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VZK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,985 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some damage to steering wheel

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,226 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,827 miles

some damage to steering wheel

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,842 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,452 miles

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edge,

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate, and crack

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 10 Jan 2022 60,452 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edge,

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate, and crack

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,424 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 54,449 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 540,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,551 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 14 Jul 2016 39,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,164 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,437 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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MT09 VZK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT09 VZK, 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 MT09 VZK registered?

MT09 VZK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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