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FY09 YHT

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 YHT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,999 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking outer wall

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 120,992 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking outer wall

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,326 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOULDERING INNER EDGES

Fail 24 Jan 2024 113,823 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush broken up arm rubbing on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOULDERING INNER EDGES

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC INNER FACES POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,138 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,664 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,531 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip but may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,057 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,057 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,107 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,240 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,769 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,048 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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FY09 YHT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY09 YHT, 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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FY09 YHT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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