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NL59 YNU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,063 mi
Last recorded96,063 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,063 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,082 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

Offside Front shocker casing corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,189 miles

Both front shocker casings corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,848 miles

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

front discs slightly scored

Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,847 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,595 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,658 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,226 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,565 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 YNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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