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PE09 YCY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,242 mi
Last recorded28,242 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 YCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,242 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE ALSO 3 MM ACROSS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,651 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 26,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,148 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 25,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,947 miles

Emissions only just passed test

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 24,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions only just passed test

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,902 miles

wipers only just clearing screen

Fail 17 Mar 2014 16,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,251 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 10,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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PE09 YCY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc 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 PE09 YCY, 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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PE09 YCY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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