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PK09 YLU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 YLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 84,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 84,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar by door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 85txl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,168 miles

Front body work damage

Front lower suspension arm bushes are in poor condition

Parking brake efficiency has only just meet the required effort, recommend rear brake inspection/adjustment

Registration plates are in poor condition

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Apr 2025 76,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front body work damage

Front lower suspension arm bushes are in poor condition

Parking brake efficiency has only just meet the required effort, recommend rear brake inspection/adjustment

Registration plates are in poor condition

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 68,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,735 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 42,662 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2015 35,171 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 35,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 27,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 22,941 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,236 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 18,236 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)

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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PK09 YLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK09 YLU, 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 PK09 YLU registered?

PK09 YLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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