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RJ09 VCM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil sump pan corrode & sweating

Fail 28 Jul 2025 88,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil sump pan corrode & sweating

Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 86,306 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s ( rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 82,658 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 79,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat back handle broken can still be operated

Fail 22 Aug 2020 73,955 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat back handle broken can still be operated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,680 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bushes deteriorated , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,680 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bushes deteriorated , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,240 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes deteriorated both sides , no excessive movement

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & perished ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished in treads.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished in treads.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,920 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' removed tom tom (8.3.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,437 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,399 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,132 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 19,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RJ09 VCM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RJ09 VCM, 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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RJ09 VCM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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