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VN09 FPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,610 mi
Last recorded34,610 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 FPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 34,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 31,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 27,236 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 27,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,856 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,618 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall small split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,417 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 12,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,326 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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VN09 FPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN09 FPU, 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 VN09 FPU registered?

VN09 FPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is VN09 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 FPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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