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MW09 LGC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 69,937 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 69,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,338 miles

Rear wiper defective

Fail 29 Jul 2024 57,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 6 Aug 2023 53,221 miles

off side front tyre removed to near side rear ,near side rear tyre to be reinspected in 1500 miles

rear screen wiper worn

wheel tracking should be rechecked in 30 days for readjustment , free of charge .

Fail 4 Aug 2023 53,221 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken near side front and off side front . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

near side front and near side rear tyres should be replaced within 14 days due to condition at time of inspection . off side front tyre worn on outer edge , wheel tracking needed .

rear screen wiper worn

recommend , vehicle should only be driven after repairs haver been carried out . seek service advice on all listed items asap .

recommend , vehicle should only be driven after repairs haver been carried out . seek service advice on all listed items asap .

Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,721 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 3 Aug 2022 46,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper defective

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,804 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 39,647 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on limit needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on limit needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,196 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure front pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lever has no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,711 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 6,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 4,734 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,734 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 3,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,162 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 LGC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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