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HY59 VPW

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VPW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 110,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 100,041 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 100,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,231 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 88,231 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 88,211 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,949 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,637 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake lever has slight travel

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 40,022 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front wiper blade is worn/split/deteriorated.

Offside front wiper blade is worn/deteriorated.

Re-tightened both front door check straps (both loose).

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear screen wiper blade is worn/split/deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,022 miles

Nearside front wiper blade is worn/split/deteriorated.

Offside front wiper blade is worn/deteriorated.

Re-tightened both front door check straps (both loose).

Rear screen wiper blade is worn/split/deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre rear seat belt removed from under seat cover to test

nearside wiper blade rubber starting to come out of holder

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HY59 VPW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY59 VPW, 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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What year was HY59 VPW registered?

HY59 VPW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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