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AU59 YEL

2009 Nissan Micra

Multi-colour Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre tread ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 96,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 90,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50v16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,917 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 86,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 45,773 miles

Cannot Assess Nsr Seatbelt. As Child Seat Installed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 45,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Cannot Assess Nsr Seatbelt. As Child Seat Installed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 36,283 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 20,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,637 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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AU59 YEL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Multi-colour 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 AU59 YEL, 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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AU59 YEL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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