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MW09 GLY

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 GLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 102,165 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 102,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,338 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,117 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,769 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 82,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,417 miles

Front exhaust heat gard

Fail 16 Dec 2020 78,417 miles

Front exhaust heat gard

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,631 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 67,360 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 67,360 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,053 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 51,053 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,311 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from sump, o/s/f+o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 37,184 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from sump, o/s/f+o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,895 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 28,895 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2012 22,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MW09 GLY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MW09 GLY, 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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MW09 GLY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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