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OY59 RUC

2009 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,252 mi
Last recorded119,252 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 RUC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 119,252 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 113,395 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 113,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 107,466 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 May 2024 107,459 miles

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

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2023 101,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

head light aim ajuster back to front

Pass 3 May 2022 98,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 93,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 89,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,599 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 78,599 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 75,371 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,092 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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OY59 RUC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RUC, 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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OY59 RUC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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