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PF09 VJZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VJZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 97,173 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 97,172 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 91,521 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 91,521 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 84,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 79,283 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Fail 22 May 2023 79,283 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Pass 25 May 2022 74,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 66,419 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,251 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,251 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure n/s (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,626 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 61,578 miles

Emissions not tested No cambelt change information (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,373 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2017 47,530 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,033 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 37,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,001 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,129 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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PF09 VJZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF09 VJZ registered?

PF09 VJZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is PF09 VJZ safe to buy?

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