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VK09 LVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 128,049 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2026 128,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2025 113,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2024 93,870 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 93,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,558 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 57,557 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,493 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,439 miles

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

high level brake light not illuminating

Fail 2 Jul 2012 11,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,532 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 LVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK09 LVZ, 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 VK09 LVZ registered?

VK09 LVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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