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VK59 XOE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR & OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 90,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,478 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 83,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,868 miles

All four suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Both front tyres are worn

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,850 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

All four suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Both front tyres are worn

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,521 miles

Emissions not tested Radiator leaking coolant, risk to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,488 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,291 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,871 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,802 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,957 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 48,957 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,116 miles

Middle and rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,694 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 XOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

VK59 XOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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