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VN59 OYD

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OYD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 115,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,099 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,040 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,650 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 107,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,516 miles

Offside Front side light dim

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (filler pipe rusted through,below cap) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light dim

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,895 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,895 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,267 miles

Front pads and discs worn

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,267 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,974 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,955 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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 OYD is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

VN59 OYD is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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