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NV09 DVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,516 mi
Last recorded219,516 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 DVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 219,516 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 219,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 212,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 205,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 205,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 192,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 178,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,772 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread face

Fail 5 Apr 2019 160,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread face

Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,254 miles

Offside Front brake hose not located properly but still secure

Oil leak sump corroded ()

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front head light bulb held in by a sponge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 148,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box leaking and clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and bulb held in by jamming a sponge in the back of the light (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' electric heater attached to the top of the dash (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure both pinch bolts to secure it to the hub are loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake hose not located properly but still secure

Oil leak sump corroded ()

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,115 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 114,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,174 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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NV09 DVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV09 DVZ, 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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NV09 DVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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