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WV09 CAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 CAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 87,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 42,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,182 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 CAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WV09 CAU, 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 WV09 CAU registered?

WV09 CAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is WV09 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 CAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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