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NV09 DWZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,734 mi
Last recorded121,734 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 DWZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 121,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 107,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 107,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 94,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heats heilds insecure

Pass 10 May 2023 84,215 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 84,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,121 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 12 May 2020 68,957 miles

Nearside cv boot slight split

front discs slight corrosion

fuel filler neck insecure

Fail 5 May 2020 68,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside cv boot slight split

front discs slight corrosion

fuel filler neck insecure

Pass 1 May 2019 60,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,088 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 40,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,559 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 22,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,842 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 DWZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWZ, 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 NV09 DWZ registered?

NV09 DWZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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