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KY59 ZKU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,726 mi
Last recorded131,726 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 ZKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 131,726 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 131,718 miles

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

Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,991 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 111,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 104,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,066 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 85,445 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 85,445 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,717 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,161 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated and pulling away from arms

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 14 Sep 2012 22,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated and pulling away from arms

n/s/r tyre worn

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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KY59 ZKU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY59 ZKU, 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 KY59 ZKU registered?

KY59 ZKU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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