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SV59 YZK

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 YZK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 45,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from corroded sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached ball joint bolt is loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from corroded sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 45,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from corroded sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 33,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 29,570 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 25,716 miles

(Exhaust system corroded.)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 25,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

(Exhaust system corroded.)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 22,161 miles

Offside Front brake disk inner face corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2019 22,161 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake disk inner face corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 19,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 15,155 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 12,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 9,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 6,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 6,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,492 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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SV59 YZK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV59 YZK, 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 SV59 YZK registered?

SV59 YZK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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