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PF09 VVU

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil below min on dipstick

front brake imbalance recorded at 22%

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 94,468 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,519 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 82,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,633 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 48,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer tread

Rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,534 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre outer tread worn

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre outer tread worn

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,904 miles

rear tyres both worn and cracking in treads

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,987 miles

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

both front tyres cracking inside treads

underside of vehicle no rust treatment on recent repair?

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 VVU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PF09 VVU, 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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PF09 VVU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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