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SL59 YJG

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YJG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,333 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,197 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 76,197 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,468 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,482 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 72,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,908 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 69,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 65,873 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,618 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,059 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 57,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,058 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,171 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,463 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 28,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,846 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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SL59 YJG is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 SL59 YJG, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL59 YJG registered?

SL59 YJG is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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