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RK09 WPE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 WPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 134,249 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 131,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,450 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,495 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 119,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 104,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high IN CORRECT PRATTEN (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,302 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 91,302 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r fitted with winter tyres advisory

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,226 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r fitted with winter tyres advisory

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 21,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,751 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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RK09 WPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK09 WPE, 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 RK09 WPE registered?

RK09 WPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 WPE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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