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WJ09 CGG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,310 mi
Last recorded156,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 CGG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 156,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 153,808 miles

Engine oil over filled

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box baffles breaking up signs at rear pipe

Fail 19 Jun 2025 153,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine oil over filled

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box baffles breaking up signs at rear pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2024 148,187 miles

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Reverse light not working

Sump corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 148,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Reverse light not working

Sump corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 139,151 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 139,151 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED, PERISHED AND HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD POOR STATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 136,740 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked 175/60/15

Fail 9 Jun 2022 136,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

all 4 tyres cracked 175/60/15

Pass 21 Jun 2021 135,806 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 135,793 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 125,183 miles

ignition key stuck in ignition barrel

minor exhaust leak from centre to rear join

rotational noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,232 miles

Steering lock not functioning key stuck in ignition (7.3 (a))

minor exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,960 miles

Steering lock not functioning key stuck in ignition (7.3 (a))

front heatshield insecure

minor exhaust blow at joint centre to rear

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 11 Jun 2018 94,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning key stuck in ignition (7.3 (a))

front heatshield insecure

minor exhaust blow at joint centre to rear

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,713 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 15 Jun 2017 83,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,797 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,930 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,334 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,334 miles

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

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 CGG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CGG, 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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WJ09 CGG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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