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VE59 NUC

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,061 mi
Last recorded100,061 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 NUC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 100,061 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 77,992 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 77,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 73,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 70,302 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 70,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,517 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,756 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,988 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to split and wearing out of shape

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,156 miles

both rear tyres starting to split and wearing out of shape

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,359 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,854 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NUC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE59 NUC, 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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VE59 NUC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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