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WJ59 VAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,686 mi
Last recorded65,686 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,645 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,500 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexible pipes ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,316 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf/osf brake ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr brake ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,829 miles

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,253 miles

rear silencer and clamp deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,917 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel neck corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel neck corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,531 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,427 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,707 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,540 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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WJ59 VAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ59 VAU, 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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WJ59 VAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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