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VE59 TYY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TYY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,130 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 80,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,717 miles

Front no plate faded

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,717 miles

Front no plate faded

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,752 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 54,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,336 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 49,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,996 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 42,995 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 34,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,036 miles

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

both front wipers deterioted

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 TYY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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