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VK59 WJN

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,474 mi
Last recorded75,474 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 75,474 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,586 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 67,586 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner faces corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners and cradle removed ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dented rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 50,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone rear bush bonding material failed. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone rear bush bonding material failed. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 45,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 37,324 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 37,324 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 31,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 31,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 21,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 21,408 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,721 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 1 May 2015 9,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 4,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 3,757 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 WJN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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