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VN59 NUY

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 NUY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 157,388 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 157,388 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 19 Jun 2025 153,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,388 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,638 miles

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

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

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

tailgate not opening test not completed

Fail 31 Oct 2023 141,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

tailgate not opening test not completed

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,709 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system poor condition (Corroded).

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,709 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system poor condition (Corroded).

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level below minimum

Parking brake lever has slight long travel

Fail 28 Oct 2021 133,894 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level below minimum

Parking brake lever has slight long travel

Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,064 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose/vibrating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy on application

Fail 13 Oct 2020 127,060 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose/vibrating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 121,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 111,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,464 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,904 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,775 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 NUY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

VN59 NUY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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