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AY09 YBN

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,178 mi
Last recorded113,178 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 103,609 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,367 miles

Front Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 99,367 miles

Front Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 84,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 70,872 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre has two punctures. one repairable ,one unrepairable. 175/60/15 ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,283 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,283 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,057 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 8,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 4,783 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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AY09 YBN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY09 YBN, 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 AY09 YBN registered?

AY09 YBN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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