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VU09 FHO

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 109,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 102,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, bald on outer shoulder & has cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,626 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,817 miles

((ALL)) Tyres deteriorated & cracking

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Exhaust front pipe heat-shield loose & rattling

Nearside Front 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 20 Jun 2022 85,817 miles

((ALL)) Tyres deteriorated & cracking

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Exhaust front pipe heat-shield loose & rattling

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 79,675 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear performance low.

Fail 24 Jun 2020 76,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear performance low.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,267 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 62,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,392 miles

Nearside Front 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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VU09 FHO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 VU09 FHO, 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 VU09 FHO registered?

VU09 FHO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is VU09 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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