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SG59 YOW

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 YOW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,809 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,434 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,430 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,007 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head light aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,031 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2020 87,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 12 May 2018 83,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,455 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,455 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 54,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,038 miles

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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SG59 YOW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YOW, 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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SG59 YOW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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