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VK59 VNY

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,560 mi
Last recorded35,560 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 35,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 35,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 33,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 30,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,181 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 26,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 22,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 19,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,450 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 VNY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

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

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