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VK59 VPY

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,595 mi
Last recorded40,595 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,595 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,900 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 37,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,507 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,745 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 29,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,326 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,572 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 VPY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

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

Is VK59 VPY safe to buy?

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