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RE59 RZY

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,268 mi
Last recorded160,268 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 RZY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 160,268 miles

Front heatshield loose on front of exhaust

Fail 25 Aug 2023 160,268 miles

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

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

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

Front heatshield loose on front of exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 159,251 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front heat shield loose on exhaust

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 149,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 142,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 139,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,879 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 128,879 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 22 Dec 2016 105,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,129 miles

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,261 miles

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

discs lipped

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside wiper split

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

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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RE59 RZY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE59 RZY, 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 RE59 RZY registered?

RE59 RZY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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