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FY59 GYJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,558 mi
Last recorded129,558 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,558 miles

Offside Front door check strap snapped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 129,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap snapped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 165/70/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 165/70/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,560 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front door retaining strap broken

Offside Front washer jet weak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,093 miles

Engine sump badly corroded

Exhaust front heat shield loose and damaged

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine sump badly corroded

Exhaust front heat shield loose and damaged

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,759 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

EXHAUST CATALYST CONVERTER CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 85,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

EXHAUST CATALYST CONVERTER CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,469 miles

Offside Front wiper slight smearing and loose in fitting but secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade very poor

Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder and air freshener (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken coil spring hanging over edge of the shock absorber base (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper slight smearing and loose in fitting but secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade very poor

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,590 miles

engine sump pan corroded and has slight oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,746 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN CORRODED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKAGE

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS AND WORN ON EDGES

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,746 miles

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

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

ENGINE SUMP PAN CORRODED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKAGE

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS AND WORN ON EDGES

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,577 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,577 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,078 miles

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

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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FY59 GYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY59 GYJ, 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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FY59 GYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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