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DY59 UWJ

2009 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,288 mi
Last recorded129,288 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 UWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,998 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 125,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,122 miles

o/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 123,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 120,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,308 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 107,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UWJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DY59 UWJ, 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 DY59 UWJ registered?

DY59 UWJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DY59 UWJ 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.

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