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VN59 PCU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,747 mi
Last recorded150,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 PCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,747 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Main beam slight defect

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 150,747 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Main beam slight defect

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

possible wiring earth fault on ns headlight main beam

Fail 18 Jan 2023 140,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

possible wiring earth fault on ns headlight main beam

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,661 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 137,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,495 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front , advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,895 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 123,894 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,125 miles

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster need further investigation

Nearside Rear Revers light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster need further investigation

Nearside Rear Revers light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bold on outer edge ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 also bold on edges ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 99,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bold on outer edge ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 also bold on edges ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,662 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 33,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,749 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 PCU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

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

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