CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY09 YEB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YEB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,341 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,644 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,304 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 58,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,967 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 55,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 49,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers are a little noisey and smeary across windscreen

Fail 17 May 2019 49,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers are a little noisey and smeary across windscreen

Pass 2 May 2018 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 42,864 miles

Front both wipers are a little smeary.

Pass 11 May 2016 38,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 15 May 2015 33,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 25,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 25,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,229 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY09 YEB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY09 YEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY09 YEB?

You can check the full history of AY09 YEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY09 YEB registered?

AY09 YEB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AY09 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 YEB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY09 YEB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY09 YEB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.