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FY59 HVO

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,390 mi
Last recorded81,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 HVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 79,582 miles

Front brakes have an in balance.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Borderline pass (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 79,582 miles

Front brakes have an in balance.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Borderline pass (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 78,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,836 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer to pipe no clamp fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 73,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer to pipe no clamp fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,513 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 67,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,451 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck behind cap corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 36,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck behind cap corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,582 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 HVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVO, 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 HVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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