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WN09 LGY

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,396 mi
Last recorded158,396 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 LGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 158,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 151,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 151,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2023 143,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 143,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,434 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 136,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 TYRE ALSO FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,375 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 130,375 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,086 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,027 miles

age cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2018 114,027 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

age cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,431 miles

age cracks on both front tyres

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 110,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

age cracks on both front tyres

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,917 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,151 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,962 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

drivers wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,313 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s wiper blade split

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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WN09 LGY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 WN09 LGY, 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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WN09 LGY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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