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VK09 LVS

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,368 mi
Last recorded98,368 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,765 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,765 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,970 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR CLAMP CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,704 miles

Front tyres are unevenly worn & also just shy of markers

Fail 1 Jun 2019 56,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 49,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,607 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,534 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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VK09 LVS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK09 LVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 LVS registered?

VK09 LVS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is VK09 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 LVS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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