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SP59 VLL

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VLL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 45,580 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 42,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 40,107 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 37,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box broken off (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,365 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 37,361 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,992 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 35,992 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 29,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,559 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,581 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,557 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,557 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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SP59 VLL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP59 VLL, 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 SP59 VLL registered?

SP59 VLL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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