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DY59 UYC

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,453 mi
Last recorded39,453 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 UYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 39,453 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 38,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 38,573 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 37,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 36,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 33,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,510 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 26,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,812 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2015 21,812 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,209 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,209 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UYC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

DY59 UYC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is DY59 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 UYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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