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MW09 JVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,334 mi
Last recorded154,334 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 JVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 154,334 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2026 154,333 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,038 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General suspension corrosion Front-Rear

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,246 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,037 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,732 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 85,732 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 83,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,341 miles

Offside indicator side repeater lens missing

both front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,341 miles

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

Offside indicator side repeater lens missing

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 77,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,854 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,174 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,020 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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MW09 JVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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