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VK59 XPL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,687 mi
Last recorded110,687 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 110,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,562 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 95,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,773 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,773 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,946 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroded but silencer still secure.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,235 miles

both front tyres bald on edges 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,337 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper smears.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 61,337 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder. ()

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb out. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper worn out / split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper smears.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb out. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 27,978 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,305 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,796 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 XPL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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