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RA59 SZD

2009 Nissan Vanette

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,145 mi
Last recorded166,145 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Vanette93,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA59 SZD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 166,145 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to see brake pads properly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 166,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to see brake pads properly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 145,104 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 133,054 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,817 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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RA59 SZD is a 2009 Nissan Vanette in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA59 SZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA59 SZD registered?

RA59 SZD is a 2009 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is RA59 SZD safe to buy?

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