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GY59 ZBE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,999 mi
Last recorded152,999 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,999 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 152,973 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,707 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 135,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 113,528 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 109,222 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 109,145 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 103,303 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Long travel park brake lever

Fail 11 May 2020 103,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Won’t adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Long travel park brake lever

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 11 May 2019 96,762 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in central lower and nearside swpet area

Long travel park brake

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Damage to door skin

Pass 4 May 2018 86,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 86,367 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 77,698 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 67,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 55,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,188 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic inner wheel arch moldings fitted to inner wheel arches unable to see all areas

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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GY59 ZBE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GY59 ZBE, 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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GY59 ZBE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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