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VN59 FKD

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 FKD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 99,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 96,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,813 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 88,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump slightly corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 76,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump slightly corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,076 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 61,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,911 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN/STEPPED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED/SMALL CUTS.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,543 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORREDED.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,090 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER LINKAGE WORN.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 39,090 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER LINKAGE WORN.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,472 miles

Front brake pads worn low, discs worn/ridged.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,778 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 FKD is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN59 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

VN59 FKD is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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