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VE59 NSN

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,087 mi
Last recorded157,087 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 157,087 miles

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

Front both front shockers corrodd

Fail 12 Dec 2025 157,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front both front shockers corrodd

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,674 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 146,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 113,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,624 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,206 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,655 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,259 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,144 miles

rear no plate discoloured

sump corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,194 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,631 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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VE59 NSN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

VE59 NSN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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