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WU09 NRE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 NRE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 122,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 114,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 104,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,880 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and showing slight abnormal tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower sump pan area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,592 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,438 miles

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

various small chips to windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2014 53,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlamp bulb holder clip worn

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,978 miles

Nearside headlamp bulb holder clip worn

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,295 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer tread

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre showing previous puncture repair

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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WU09 NRE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU09 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 NRE registered?

WU09 NRE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is WU09 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 NRE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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