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VN09 YNV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 YNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,022 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,202 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 97,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 94,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 94,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 91,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,094 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,838 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,838 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,626 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 81,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,756 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,756 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,759 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,759 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear n/s/front tyre outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2017 57,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear n/s/front tyre outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,991 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 48,991 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,739 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,280 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 YNV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNV, 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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VN09 YNV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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