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NL09 VWG

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,230 mi
Last recorded96,230 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VWG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,898 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake pipes ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear both sides inner sills corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,359 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 78,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,592 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,359 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,385 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

3rd stop lamp inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,171 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 28,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,179 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 18,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,010 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 VWG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol 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 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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