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FE59 VZU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 VZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,140 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,096 miles

general under body corroded tested in wet condition

Fail 2 Sep 2024 107,096 miles

general under body corroded tested in wet condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,145 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,145 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,535 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 74,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 53,984 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both ns and os (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,003 miles

tyre size 165 70 14

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

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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FE59 VZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE59 VZU, 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 FE59 VZU registered?

FE59 VZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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