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LV59 YZN

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,020 mi
Last recorded69,020 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YZN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 69,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,816 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

clutch pedal high

Fail 23 Jan 2025 60,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested product on lens - no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced product on lens - no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced product on lens - no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

clutch pedal high

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,232 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 56,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 53,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 29,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,833 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 21,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,759 miles

All wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,630 miles

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

All wiper blades starting to split

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 YZN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

LV59 YZN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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