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FY59 LYS

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,635 mi
Last recorded112,635 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LYS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 112,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 108,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,452 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,589 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,114 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,030 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured flashing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,950 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,144 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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FY59 LYS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY59 LYS, 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 LYS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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