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PF09 NVJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,456 mi
Last recorded136,456 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 NVJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and sump deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear park brake slightly low reading requires repair or adjustment

Fail 27 Oct 2025 136,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and sump deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear park brake slightly low reading requires repair or adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 118,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,757 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,795 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 113,793 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,720 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit discoloured

Fail 6 Dec 2021 113,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit discoloured

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,023 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,023 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,703 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 99,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,487 miles

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

advice o/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,487 miles

advice o/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads and discs getting low but not enough to fail test

two front tyre have been underinflated and have cresses in the side wall but no sings of failer

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2012 38,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PF09 NVJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PF09 NVJ, 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 PF09 NVJ registered?

PF09 NVJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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