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AU59 YEY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,390 mi
Last recorded63,390 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 63,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,301 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,110 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective badly split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight cracking (cosmetic only at this point in time). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens broken but light still operates.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Saddle Sleeve Missing

Offside Front Fog lamp Lens Broken

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,841 miles

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens cracked but lamp still operates.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 42,841 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens cracked but lamp still operates.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,163 miles

Front wiper linkage has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 33,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,610 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,142 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 YEY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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