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VO09 RAX

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 RAX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface has a rusty patch (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface has a rusty patch (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel bolts insecure (wheel loose on hub) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 67,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,451 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 50,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both driveshafts corroded

both front and o/s rear tyres cracking/splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,314 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,919 miles

N/S Wiper starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,095 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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VO09 RAX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black 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 VO09 RAX, 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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VO09 RAX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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