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WV09 BYU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,001 mi
Last recorded29,001 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 BYU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 29,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 29,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,576 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 26,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 25,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 24,178 miles

Offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 24,176 miles

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

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

Offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 19,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to fitted child seats

Fail 17 Feb 2017 18,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to fitted child seats

Pass 18 Feb 2016 17,187 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to fully inspect seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 15,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,940 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 BYU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV09 BYU, 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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WV09 BYU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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