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AF59 YLH

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,257 mi
Last recorded110,257 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YLH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 110,257 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 110,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 99,816 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,658 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,057 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-50x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,066 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm [185/50r16 81v] getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 74,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm [185/50r16 81v] getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,587 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,380 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 65,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,077 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 58,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,716 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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AF59 YLH is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF59 YLH, 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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AF59 YLH is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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