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NL59 YLY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,027 mi
Last recorded110,027 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing between centre and back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 110,027 miles

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

Front Front exhaust heat shield loose but not likley to come off

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing between centre and back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting has play between the bush and the bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting has play between the bush and the bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,927 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 YLY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

NL59 YLY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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