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VN59 AAO

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 AAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 139,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 118,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 118,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,115 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,514 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 92,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,577 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,577 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,844 miles

Drivers front veiw is seriously affected by lashes on bonnet.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,065 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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VN59 AAO 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 VN59 AAO, 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 VN59 AAO registered?

VN59 AAO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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