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OY59 RSX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 RSX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 78,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,980 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 72,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,340 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 67,340 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed by corrosion (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,767 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres close to limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,507 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 15,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OY59 RSX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY59 RSX, 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 OY59 RSX registered?

OY59 RSX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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