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SL09 WDV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 WDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,343 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 59,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 59,780 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 59,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 59,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 58,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 52,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 51,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,095 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,863 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 32,863 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2012 30,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,010 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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SL09 WDV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL09 WDV, 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 SL09 WDV registered?

SL09 WDV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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