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VN59 OYV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,983 mi
Last recorded100,983 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OYV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 100,925 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen & starting to go up nearside of screen advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,913 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,265 miles

exhaust deteriation

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,265 miles

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

exhaust deteriation

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,168 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 77,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,913 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,592 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,867 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 OYV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

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

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