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NL09 LWT

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 LWT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,185 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 128,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 124,209 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 124,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,373 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,397 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 121,599 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,510 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 129,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,998 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 115,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,189 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,282 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,743 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,078 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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NL09 LWT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL09 LWT, 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 NL09 LWT registered?

NL09 LWT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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