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AU59 YEV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,234 mi
Last recorded176,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 176,234 miles

CENTRAL REAR BRAKE LAMP NOT WORK

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 164,908 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 164,908 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FAULTY BULB (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 154,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative WAS UNPLUGGED (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BY INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,633 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 131,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,256 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,705 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 YEV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU59 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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