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SP59 WFY

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,018 mi
Last recorded26,018 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WFY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 26,018 miles

Engine mount worn

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner arch, rear beam and front shockers corroded

Offside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 29 Jul 2026 25,986 miles

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

Engine mount worn

Offside front inner arch, rear beam and front shockers corroded

Offside front tyre cut in side wall

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front frame badly corroded, re-inspection recommended when arm removed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,830 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 23,826 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 23,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 21,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,258 miles

Engine sump pan corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,641 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 20,641 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 20,170 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 19,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,618 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 19,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,796 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 18,796 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low (n/s 2mm o/s 3mm approx)

rear exhaust clamp perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,721 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 WFY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP59 WFY, 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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SP59 WFY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SP59 WFY safe to buy?

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