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YE09 VZU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,833 mi
Last recorded178,833 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 178,833 miles

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

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

Front bumper are slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 162,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 139,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 139,257 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,767 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,033 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 110,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 109,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,236 miles

nearside front link rod has slight play

oil leak from sump

Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,236 miles

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

nearside front link rod has slight play

oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,151 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,183 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 85,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 72,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 72,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2013 49,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,676 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 35,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 VZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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