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VN09 RZC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,628 mi
Last recorded40,628 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 RZC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,628 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 40,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 34,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 34,853 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 28,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 22,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 20,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 20,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 12,122 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RZC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZC, 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 VN09 RZC registered?

VN09 RZC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for VN09 RZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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