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YE09 VJM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,963 mi
Last recorded142,963 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VJM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 142,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 134,262 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,851 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 132,847 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advise repair of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,349 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Offside Rear Light lense damaged

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,262 miles

offside rear light lens braken but has been taped up

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear light lens braken but has been taped up

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,673 miles

Accident damage to NSF

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,107 miles

Nsf body damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nsf body damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,582 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 29,553 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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YE09 VJM 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 66.7%.

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 YE09 VJM, 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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YE09 VJM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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