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NG09 VJC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 VJC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completly devoid of tread and worn through to casing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 68,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,783 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,305 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 54,305 miles

Horn not working intermittent (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,502 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2016 43,174 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,123 miles

bonding breaking away in both front wishbones rear bushes

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jul 2014 32,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,006 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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NG09 VJC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NG09 VJC, 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 NG09 VJC registered?

NG09 VJC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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