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WJ09 CAV

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,046 mi
Last recorded59,046 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 CAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,046 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 59,046 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 56,187 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 56,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,464 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 53,464 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,709 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Jun 2023 50,709 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 May 2022 47,698 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 30 May 2022 47,698 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer clamp corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 27 May 2021 43,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 41,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 36,419 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 31,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 27,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 5,500 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 5,412 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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WJ09 CAV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ09 CAV, 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 WJ09 CAV registered?

WJ09 CAV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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