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WL09 GZJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,237 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 123,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 119,004 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,216 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,218 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 102,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,894 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,652 miles

Front slight corrosion to subframe

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,324 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,375 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded around mountings but adequately supported at the time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,019 miles

Both rear tyres 3-4mm.

Front brake discs worn/lipped. Pads ok.

Nearside wiper blade split (still clearing screen).

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,387 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,808 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 GZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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