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PX59 YVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,386 mi
Last recorded181,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 YVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 181,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 166,153 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 166,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 148,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 148,448 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 136,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,268 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 118,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,773 miles

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

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

Front bumper/Bonnet damaged but readily open and close

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock observer excessively corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front bumper/Bonnet damaged but readily open and close

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock observer excessively corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,395 miles

N/S/F Bumper damage and bonnet damage too.

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,395 miles

N/S/F Bumper damage and bonnet damage too.

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,629 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,014 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 36,339 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 15,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 12,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 8,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 7,986 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,922 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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PX59 YVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX59 YVZ, 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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PX59 YVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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