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DY59 OBW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,155 mi
Last recorded130,155 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 130,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside And Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 130,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside And Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring rubber mount not in correct position (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 120,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring rubber mount not in correct position (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 115,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 109,245 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 104,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,208 miles

Front Shock absorbers corrosion

Offside Front trim missing

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has minor cuts and age cracking in it

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,144 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 1756015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,666 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted stopping inspection of seat belt

exhaust back box outer casing correded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted stopping inspection of seat belt

exhaust back box outer casing correded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,759 miles

exhaust back box outer skin correded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust back box outer skin correded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack in exhaust back box outer case

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DY59 OBW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY59 OBW, 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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DY59 OBW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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