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NL09 VVO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,339 mi
Last recorded82,339 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,339 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,339 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,913 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Rear Full Bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure Rear Bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Full Centre Stop Lamp Does Not Illuminate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded OS Front Spring Slightly Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Mudguard insecure Both Sides Rear Mudguard Insecure ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 54,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 46,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 38,974 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 38,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 31,709 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 31,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 23,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 17,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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