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WU09 NRV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 NRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 153,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 153,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 151,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 146,587 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 146,587 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 134,272 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 125,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 117,045 miles

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,131 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,131 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,419 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in nearside rear tyre on inner edge.175/65r15

Replaced rear exhaust clamp

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in nearside rear tyre on inner edge.175/65r15

Registration plate lamp not working 207 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Replaced rear exhaust clamp

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 175/65 15 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 15 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,927 miles

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 29 Mar 2013 42,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 42,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,880 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm outside of tested zone

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 NRV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU09 NRV, 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

How do I check the history of WU09 NRV?

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What year was WU09 NRV registered?

WU09 NRV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WU09 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 NRV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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