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VE59 LPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,136 mi
Last recorded96,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,136 miles

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper Held On With Tape (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,708 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Jan 2025 91,705 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission test not done as something blocking tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 87,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,001 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 80,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,489 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,541 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two seats in rear ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,147 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp unit slightly insecure (non obligatory)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive due to corroded sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear high level stop lamp unit slightly insecure (non obligatory)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive due to corroded sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,369 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 62,308 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has various splits in side wall but not down to cords

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has various splits in side wall but not down to cords

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,858 miles

child seat fitted to rear

front plate slightly faded one end

inner rack joint near side front has slight play in it

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

child seat fitted to rear

front plate slightly faded one end

inner rack joint near side front has slight play in it

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,910 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Nov 2013 32,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 24,675 miles

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

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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VE59 LPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 VE59 LPU, 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 VE59 LPU registered?

VE59 LPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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