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SP09 VJJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 VJJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 58,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,644 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 55,932 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 50,161 miles

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,024 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 48,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 48,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,404 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,697 miles

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,018 miles

Advise n/s/f tye worn on edges

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,284 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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SP09 VJJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP09 VJJ, 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 SP09 VJJ registered?

SP09 VJJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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