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VK59 HZE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 HZE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,964 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 111,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855016 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,858 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 98,858 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front and nearside repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,714 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 93,714 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,182 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 87,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,466 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,878 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,600 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 58,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 45,898 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 35,386 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,656 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 23,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,496 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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VK59 HZE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VK59 HZE, 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 VK59 HZE registered?

VK59 HZE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is VK59 HZE safe to buy?

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