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PY59 ESO

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,784 mi
Last recorded179,784 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ESO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 179,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 179,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 173,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 169,246 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,394 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 164,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 160,841 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 160,038 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 131,374 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,047 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 126,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front heatshield loose

os wiper split slightly but still clearing

osf tyre 2mm outer edge

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads 1.6-2mm inner and outer edges

rear wiper split

tracking

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 ESO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PY59 ESO, 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 PY59 ESO registered?

PY59 ESO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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