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NL09 VSM

2009 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VSM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 83,701 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,270 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,296 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,867 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 25,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VSM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White 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 VSM, 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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NL09 VSM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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