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FY59 PLO

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,659 mi
Last recorded74,659 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 PLO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 72,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 59,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification out of position upper mount (suspect wrong spring) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 55,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,035 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2017 42,079 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,729 miles

partially under-sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,264 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 PLO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 PLO registered?

FY59 PLO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is FY59 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 PLO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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