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SK59 YGW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 64,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 64,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 57,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker body corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,957 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 37,957 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,532 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush popped out off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,829 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 29,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush popping out off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,377 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,377 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,727 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,747 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 12,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 9,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper torn

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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SK59 YGW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 SK59 YGW, 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 SK59 YGW registered?

SK59 YGW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2009.

Is SK59 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 YGW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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