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NL59 YLJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,234 mi
Last recorded55,234 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 YLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 55,234 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 55,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,739 miles

child seats in rear

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,951 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 41,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,417 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 33,380 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Sep 2013 18,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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 YLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NL59 YLJ, 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 NL59 YLJ registered?

NL59 YLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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