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VE59 TZV

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TZV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,041 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake force efficiency low and only just reached legal requirement

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake force efficiency low and only just reached legal requirement

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 92,937 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,511 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,925 miles

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

Surface corrsion underneath vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2021 74,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding, unable to fully inspect NSF wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight castellation to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,447 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,676 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 TZV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

VE59 TZV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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