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VK59 HZY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,633 mi
Last recorded101,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 HZY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,346 miles

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

Nearside Front subframe bush, perished, no movement at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,622 miles

Foot brake pedal little reserve travel.

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front subframe mount bushes splitting/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,620 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut inner edge and badly cracked 185/50r15 81v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Foot brake pedal little reserve travel.

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front subframe mount bushes splitting/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,632 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,222 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face and squeaking very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

handbrake high

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,222 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face and squeaking very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

handbrake high

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 11 Jan 2020 83,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,423 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,595 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,072 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,072 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front slight judder front brakes---

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,444 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,201 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 HZY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HZY, 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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VK59 HZY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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