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LV59 VGU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 VGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,877 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,877 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,790 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS IN TREAD

STRONG ADVISE :OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON EDGES

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,321 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,435 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,269 miles

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

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

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

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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LV59 VGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV59 VGU, 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 LV59 VGU registered?

LV59 VGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is LV59 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 VGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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