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WL09 BSV

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 BSV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,430 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2023 89,430 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,810 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,324 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,886 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,886 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,097 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,911 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,911 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,659 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,716 miles

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

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 BSV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WL09 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

WL09 BSV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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