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WL09 AKN

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 AKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front( rear most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroding at cap sealing point

Fail 4 Jun 2026 137,180 miles

Central 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front( rear most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroding at cap sealing point

Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 121,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise front inner brake pads also appear to be wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise offside rear tyre was flat, unable to a puncture at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,111 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 78,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,904 miles

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 May 2017 57,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 May 2017 57,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,922 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 39,363 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2014 32,230 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 May 2013 24,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,815 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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WL09 AKN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WL09 AKN, 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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WL09 AKN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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