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WJ09 LNZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LNZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,065 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged & partially insecure

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

reverse light inoperative

Fail 29 May 2025 93,446 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged & partially insecure

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse light inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,688 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 75,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,861 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 58,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,122 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,404 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 28,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 3.90 (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 27,528 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 24,593 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 24,585 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 21,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,288 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,353 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 LNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ09 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

WJ09 LNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 LNZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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