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MW09 GNJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,188 mi
Last recorded72,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 GNJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,188 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 72,188 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,972 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,968 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,802 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,182 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 39,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES CRACKED DUE TO OLD AGE

Fail 12 Aug 2017 31,137 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES CRACKED DUE TO OLD AGE

Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 23,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 16,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,043 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on 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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MW09 GNJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW09 GNJ, 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 GNJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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