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AY59 WPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 114,230 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 105,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

nsr/osf tyres on 3.5mm

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,075 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 89,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust down pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,813 miles

Rear wpier smears screen

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,690 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres, small cut in tred

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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AY59 WPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY59 WPU, 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 AY59 WPU registered?

AY59 WPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AY59 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 WPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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