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FY59 XFT

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,921 mi
Last recorded143,921 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 143,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 143,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 141,738 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 25 Aug 2021 141,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 9 Aug 2020 141,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,783 miles

Both front wishbone, rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Nearside front wheel rim dented slightly.

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside front wing has sustained minor impact damage.

Slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 1 Nov 2019 136,783 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Both front wishbone, rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Nearside front wheel rim dented slightly.

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside front wing has sustained minor impact damage.

Slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 129,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 129,547 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 129,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine Oil

Fail 13 Nov 2017 117,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine Oil

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,914 miles

Central Front catalist corroding

Central Front gearbox end plate corroding,also seeping oil slightly

Central Front tin heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,914 miles

Central Front catalist corroding

Central Front gearbox end plate corroding,also seeping oil slightly

Central Front tin heat shield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,473 miles

child seat fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,117 miles

heavy oil leak/ sump corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,919 miles

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

sump corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2013 73,919 miles

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

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

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

sump corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XFT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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