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VN59 OYM

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer weak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 88,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer weak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 81,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,937 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,433 miles

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

front exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,633 miles

Nearside Front 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 wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,362 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 56,362 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,331 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,092 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,214 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 OYM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

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

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