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RK59 UCY

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

421,656 mi
Last recorded421,656 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 UCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 421,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine misfire

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2022 402,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 402,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 374,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 348,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Sep 2020 348,547 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Sep 2019 319,582 miles

sump pan corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Sep 2019 319,563 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

sump pan corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2018 289,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Sep 2017 249,448 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Sep 2016 216,575 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2015 182,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts not allowing full inspection of seat belts

nearside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 150,027 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Sep 2013 115,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH DETERIORATED

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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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RK59 UCY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK59 UCY, 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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RK59 UCY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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