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OU09 CVG

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,539 mi
Last recorded84,539 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 CVG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,539 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,494 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,281 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 68,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

tail gate wont open

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,294 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,202 miles

condensation in osf indicator lamp//

exhaust system corroded slight blow from rear silencer joint and clamp corroded recommend replacement//

front brake discs lipped cant see inner pads recommend check//

front wiper blades split recommend replacement//

nsf bottom arm rear bush splitting//

sump corroded//

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,155 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and outer edge scrubbed

o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm and edges starting to scrub

Fail 15 Feb 2012 13,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and outer edge scrubbed

o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm and edges starting to scrub

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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OU09 CVG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU09 CVG, 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 OU09 CVG registered?

OU09 CVG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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