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SG59 YPE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,801 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 94,425 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,723 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2014 75,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2014 75,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,552 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 50,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,508 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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SG59 YPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

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

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