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WL09 GYW

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GYW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 151,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 29 Jul 2026 151,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

reverse lamp not working.

Fail 1 Oct 2025 148,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

reverse lamp not working.

Pass 28 Sep 2024 141,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust down pipe bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 124,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,435 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 121,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

drive belt poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,761 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres below 2mm on edges

wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,349 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Front brake pads and discs worn

Front no. plate cracked

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Front brake pads and discs worn

Front no. plate cracked

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,930 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,462 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 GYW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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