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OU59 WYZ

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,016 mi
Last recorded173,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 WYZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 173,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,451 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 132,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,298 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 112,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust Heat Shield slightly loose

Fuel Filler Has some corrosion

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,359 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust Heat shield slightly loose

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel filler cap has some corrosion

Vehicle body scuffed in various places

Fail 25 Aug 2021 88,349 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust Heat shield slightly loose

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil Leak/Sump corroded

Rear Fuel filler cap has some corrosion

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer treads

Vehicle body scuffed in various places

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,225 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush debonding

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush debonding

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush debonding

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush debonding

Offside Front wiper slightly split

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,529 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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OU59 WYZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU59 WYZ, 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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OU59 WYZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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