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FV59 VNN

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 VNN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 121,958 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 117,432 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 117,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,971 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 110,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,976 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 102,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,881 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,858 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,978 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 80,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,033 miles

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

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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FV59 VNN is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 FV59 VNN, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV59 VNN registered?

FV59 VNN is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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