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VK09 LWM

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,766 mi
Last recorded62,766 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LWM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 62,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,004 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 56,817 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,226 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,315 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,708 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Offside Rear tyre perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,138 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,698 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 LWM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc 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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

VK09 LWM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is VK09 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 LWM 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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