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NU59 LYF

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,806 mi
Last recorded68,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 LYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,323 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 46,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 46,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,142 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 35,138 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,645 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 26,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 26,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,311 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 11,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 4,198 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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NU59 LYF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 NU59 LYF, 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 NU59 LYF registered?

NU59 LYF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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