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VU09 GZM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,933 mi
Last recorded135,933 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 GZM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,933 miles

front inner discs corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,590 miles

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,928 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,265 miles

front inner discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,634 miles

front inner discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,827 miles

front exhaust bolts slightly corroded

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,820 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,201 miles

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

Offside 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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VU09 GZM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

VU09 GZM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is VU09 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 GZM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU09 GZM have outstanding finance?

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