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SG59 YSH

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front both coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front both direction indicator discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside front wiper defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside front shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside front shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside front shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside front shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers does clean windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear suspension arm bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside front rear shock absorber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear registration plate light inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front lower ( rear suspension arm ) slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front lower ( rear suspension arm ) slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front lower ( rear suspension arm ) slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working nearside front position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front lower ( rear suspension arm ) slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,015 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear central brake flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper middle and rear exhaust box extensive corroded

Offside Front Lower engine oil sump corroded

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 64,015 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear central brake flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper middle and rear exhaust box extensive corroded

Offside Front Lower engine oil sump corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,522 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,456 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,483 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 38,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,782 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,362 miles

exhaust rear clamp badly corroded

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 YSH is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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