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EY59 YYG

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,261 mi
Last recorded178,261 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 YYG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 178,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 161,698 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 135,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 108,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,778 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,212 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 46,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,109 miles

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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EY59 YYG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol 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 EY59 YYG, 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 EY59 YYG registered?

EY59 YYG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is EY59 YYG safe to buy?

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