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FY59 RWL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,936 mi
Last recorded113,936 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to de-bond

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the edge(s)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rubber bush staring to de-bond

Offside Front tyre wearing low on the edge(s)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on the edge(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on the outer tread

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,657 miles

front exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,064 miles

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,064 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,362 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boor perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,698 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jul 2020 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 79,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 33,035 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,461 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 27,387 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 21,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,400 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 15,400 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,434 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 10,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 RWL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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