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VK59 VMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,769 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 97,766 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,908 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,487 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,485 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 86,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,288 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Dec 2019 84,286 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,416 miles

both front tyres wearing and below 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,563 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,335 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 VMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

VK59 VMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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