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VK59 XPP

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box end cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2024 85,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box end cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,586 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 81,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in maniCat (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,500 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 73,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, especially n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,701 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,541 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,394 miles

Front brakes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,504 miles

exhaust heatshield insicure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,290 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 47,290 miles

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated slightly and beginning to come away from housing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,889 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 41,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,097 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 XPP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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