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VU09 ZVV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,373 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 77,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 74,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,149 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 ZVV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

VU09 ZVV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is VU09 ZVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ZVV 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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