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VK09 LWV

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,124 mi
Last recorded104,124 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LWV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,124 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 104,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber body corroded including around the spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rusting and becoming porous (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rusting and becoming porous (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusting and becoming porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,919 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,375 miles

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

Sump corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush has slight lift

sump pan corroding / corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,632 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 54,296 miles

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)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded..

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,955 miles

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2012 7,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LWV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

VK09 LWV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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