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PY59 ESG

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ESG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,573 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,537 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,903 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,962 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 25 Oct 2022 61,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,525 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 58,525 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,795 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1855016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1855016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,222 miles

all tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,713 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 52,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,354 miles

all 4 tyres showing slight cracking on inside facing sidewalls

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,929 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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PY59 ESG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY59 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY59 ESG registered?

PY59 ESG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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