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DG59 LYT

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,712 mi
Last recorded83,712 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 LYT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 83,712 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2026 83,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,618 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 72,719 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 72,718 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 56,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,785 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 51,785 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system insecure mid to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 49,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 45,623 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s wearing on outer edges and shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,388 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS OUTER BODY CORRODING

EXHAUST BOLTS AND HANGING ARMS CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS A TEAR BUT NOT DEEP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING MARKS ON THREAD FACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer BODY HAVE SCUFF MARKS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

UNDER BONNET AIR-CON PIPES PROTECTIVE DUST CAPS MISSING

Fail 31 Jul 2019 41,388 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS OUTER BODY CORRODING

EXHAUST BOLTS AND HANGING ARMS CORRODED

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up front washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS A TEAR BUT NOT DEEP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING MARKS ON THREAD FACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer BODY HAVE SCUFF MARKS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

UNDER BONNET AIR-CON PIPES PROTECTIVE DUST CAPS MISSING

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,809 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 36,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,695 miles

n/s/f tyre outersidwall cut

o/s/f brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,027 miles

drivers check strap faulty

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 17 Oct 2016 31,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers check strap faulty

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,998 miles

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

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,836 miles

nearside wiper blade split on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,248 miles

nearside front wiper split

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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DG59 LYT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG59 LYT, 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 DG59 LYT registered?

DG59 LYT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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