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SB59 VPT

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,022 mi
Last recorded87,022 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 VPT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 87,022 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,405 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 66,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake could do with slight adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 58,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,880 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 52,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 48,572 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,754 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 41,754 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,211 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 20,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,979 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 13,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre chip on outside wall

offside rear tyre chip on outside wall

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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SB59 VPT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB59 VPT, 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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SB59 VPT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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