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KV59 YXL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 YXL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 98,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 88,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,299 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 68,598 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Rear bush * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Rear bush * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,286 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Rear bush * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,942 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in w screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,716 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,537 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,421 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,421 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,948 miles

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

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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KV59 YXL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV59 YXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV59 YXL registered?

KV59 YXL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KV59 YXL safe to buy?

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