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VU09 OMA

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,674 mi
Last recorded119,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 OMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 109,504 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 107,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,201 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,884 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2019 96,884 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,354 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,487 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 29,487 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OMA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMA, 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 OMA registered?

VU09 OMA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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