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WL09 BAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,839 mi
Last recorded13,839 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 BAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 13,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 11,230 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 10,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 10,190 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 9,838 miles

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

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

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 9,723 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 9,723 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 8,679 miles

middle and rear exhausts corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 7,491 miles

Offside front and rear tyres age related cracking

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 7,491 miles

Offside front and rear tyres age related cracking

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 6,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 3,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 2,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 2,032 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,426 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 BAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc 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 BAU, 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 WL09 BAU registered?

WL09 BAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is WL09 BAU safe to buy?

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