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VN59 YLV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,532 mi
Last recorded67,532 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 YLV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,486 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,073 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,560 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp missing on joint

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,528 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 18,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,743 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 YLV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN59 YLV registered?

VN59 YLV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is VN59 YLV safe to buy?

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