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VN59 HTO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 92,950 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,818 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded .

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded .

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,983 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid obstruction moved from jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,700 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes staring to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished and seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,596 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,455 miles

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

Offside Front 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 HTO 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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