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YG09 LWF

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,948 mi
Last recorded99,948 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 LWF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 99,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 95,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,179 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 92,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 88,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 85,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,962 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 66,266 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 66,266 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,831 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,318 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 43,305 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 43,303 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 35,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,268 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking and peeling away but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 23,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,819 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 17,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YG09 LWF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG09 LWF, 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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YG09 LWF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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