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VN59 PFF

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 PFF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,598 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,579 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush worn

Fail 1 Feb 2021 115,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

offside front wishbone bush worn

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,470 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 95,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 87,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,490 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 37,367 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,579 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 PFF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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