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VO59 OWZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,673 mi
Last recorded51,673 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 OWZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,673 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 51,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,612 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 47,612 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 43,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. cord exposed also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 40,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working possible wiring issue (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working possible wiring issue (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 38,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,182 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes slightly torn (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck showing signs of corrosion but is sealing.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,607 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,737 miles

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

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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VO59 OWZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO59 OWZ, 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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VO59 OWZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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