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VN59 FYP

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 FYP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 93,250 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,919 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 87,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,346 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,649 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 32,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 FYP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

VN59 FYP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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