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VU09 FHY

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 94,511 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 87,879 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))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,837 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 83,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

P.S Light illuminated.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,910 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,127 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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VU09 FHY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc 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 VU09 FHY, 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 VU09 FHY registered?

VU09 FHY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is VU09 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FHY 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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