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AY09 YFD

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,092 mi
Last recorded164,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 164,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 9 Jan 2024 164,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 9 Jan 2024 164,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,138 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 162,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern bulb fitted wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 139,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,123 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,608 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,077 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,212 miles

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

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 YFD is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YFD, 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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AY09 YFD is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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