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NL59 YLM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,912 mi
Last recorded110,912 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,912 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 110,912 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 110,168 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 110,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,708 miles

Emissions not tested Back box broke away (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,935 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Registration plate insecure

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,304 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust not likely to fall off

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,291 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 88,788 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,844 miles

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

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

Slight rust present n/s outer sill panel.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rust present n/s outer sill panel.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,344 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,930 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,930 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,985 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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NL59 YLM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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