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VU09 OJV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,999 mi
Last recorded132,999 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 OJV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 132,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 116,602 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat base slightly insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 113,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat base slightly insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,810 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low WON`T ADJUST (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,659 miles

Air Intake Pipe Insecure.

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

Fuel Filter Primer is perishing.

NSF and OSF Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perishing.

OSF Indicator bulb going pale.

Oil leak ()

Washer Pipe is wrapped in tape.

Windscreen wipers coming off bottom of windscreen when operated.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 76,659 miles

Air Intake Pipe Insecure.

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

Fuel Filter Primer is perishing.

NSF and OSF Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perishing.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF Indicator bulb going pale.

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Washer Pipe is wrapped in tape.

Windscreen wipers coming off bottom of windscreen when operated.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,986 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,929 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 47,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2014 26,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,143 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,027 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 OJV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU09 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

VU09 OJV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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