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SG59 YLX

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,666 mi
Last recorded139,666 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 YLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 139,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has a slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,077 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,717 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,976 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Sep 2017 113,976 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AND OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,961 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,966 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,895 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,895 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,366 miles

ADVISORY REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,145 miles

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

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 YLX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG59 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG59 YLX registered?

SG59 YLX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SG59 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 YLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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