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KR59 VCP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,991 mi
Last recorded187,991 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 VCP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 187,991 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 187,824 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 176,713 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 176,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 159,208 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 159,197 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 139,521 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 139,520 miles

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of brake and registration light (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,461 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,220 miles

rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 6 Apr 2013 70,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn to excess

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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KR59 VCP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KR59 VCP, 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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KR59 VCP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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