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LY59 CVO

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,081 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,502 miles

Central Upper centre brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp slightly loose but still secure.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,372 miles

Front exhaust heat shield damaged.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 76,297 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust heat shield damaged.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,988 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,782 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,585 miles

battery loose

nearside and offside front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,179 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,217 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

both front tyre inn er sidewalls cracking/splitting,close to exposing cord/ply

Pass 25 Nov 2013 13,882 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 13,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,536 miles

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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LY59 CVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LY59 CVO, 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 LY59 CVO registered?

LY59 CVO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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