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VK59 XOU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,418 mi
Last recorded159,418 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,418 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,297 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 155,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 155,023 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,290 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,682 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 136,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,732 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 125,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured boht and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured boht and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 113,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers slight worn.

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers slight worn.

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts outer wall.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,519 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts outer wall.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 85,493 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 XOU 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 68.4%.

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 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 XOU, 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 XOU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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