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SG59 VAY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,310 mi
Last recorded40,310 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 VAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 40,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jul 2024 35,918 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,503 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 34,500 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front offside track control arm bush, where it connects to the 'subframe'- bonding has failed and bush separated from T.C. arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front FOS tyre has nail head in tread, inner edge. The tyre was under inflated, so likely that it has punctured. Repair or replace as appropriate

Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 33,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,166 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SG59 VAY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG59 VAY, 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 SG59 VAY registered?

SG59 VAY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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