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RK59 VBJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,739 mi
Last recorded92,739 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 92,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 83,640 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 83,587 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 69,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 69,113 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 60,916 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,805 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 48,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,640 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,931 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 20,588 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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RK59 VBJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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