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WV09 BYJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 BYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,896 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,686 miles

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

Nearside 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 50,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2018 50,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 38,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,128 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front tyre getting low approaching 2mm tread depth indicator

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint duct covers perished

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear tyre getting low approaching 2mm tread depth indicator

Fail 24 Apr 2017 34,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers perished

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front tyre getting low approaching 2mm tread depth indicator

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint duct covers perished

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear tyre getting low approaching 2mm tread depth indicator

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,010 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,377 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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WV09 BYJ 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 78.9%.

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 WV09 BYJ, 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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What year was WV09 BYJ registered?

WV09 BYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is WV09 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 BYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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