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WL09 FMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,901 mi
Last recorded47,901 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 FMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 47,901 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 47,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,773 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 46,773 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,706 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 45,706 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,979 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AT MOUNTING BUSH SURROUND (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 41,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AT MOUNTING BUSH SURROUND (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,830 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front tyres worn and perishing

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,041 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERULES CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,394 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 34,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,421 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 FMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

WL09 FMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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