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AF59 YLJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,547 mi
Last recorded62,547 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,547 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 62,547 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,828 miles

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

Front Oil sump pan corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened boh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,450 miles

Front Tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Oil sump pan slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 50,449 miles

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

Front Tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Oil sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,903 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 39,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All other tyres worn to 3mm and bald on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 33,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,125 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,936 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 20,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipper blades splitting

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,613 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipper blades splitting

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,394 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 14,394 miles

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

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 YLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YLJ, 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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What year was AF59 YLJ registered?

AF59 YLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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