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VN09 XXG

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,974 mi
Last recorded17,974 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 XXG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,974 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 17,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 16,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 15,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 15,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 14,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 14,743 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 14,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 14,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 14,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 1/2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3m 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,019 miles

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

tape holding on rear registration plate

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 8,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,289 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 XXG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

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

Is VN09 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 XXG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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