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WP09 EPY

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 EPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate damaged but can be read (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,672 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 60,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 54,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,937 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 48,937 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,780 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,657 miles

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,657 miles

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

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

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,387 miles

front pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,387 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,285 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2013 21,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 16,623 miles

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

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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WP09 EPY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol 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 WP09 EPY, 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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WP09 EPY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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