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VN59 GCF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,825 mi
Last recorded150,825 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 120,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,321 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 112,287 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,728 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,314 miles

exhaust front heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,602 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,503 miles

slight damage to nsf bumper

Fail 31 Dec 2013 45,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to nsf bumper

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GCF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

VN59 GCF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 GCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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