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NL59 YFC

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 116,556 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,627 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 87,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,720 miles

both front tyres worn close too legal limits

sump has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,709 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,709 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,301 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

both front tyres void of tread on shoulders but both have a stepped tread depth pattern.

nearside front shock absorber has slight movement in glade area.

nearside rear tyre split in inner sidewall but no visible cords.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 33,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

both front tyres void of tread on shoulders but both have a stepped tread depth pattern.

nearside front shock absorber has slight movement in glade area.

nearside rear tyre split in inner sidewall but no visible cords.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,872 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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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NL59 YFC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL59 YFC, 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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NL59 YFC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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