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VN59 YNJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,218 mi
Last recorded52,218 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty with water (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 52,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty with water (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,502 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,840 miles

Offside Front light condensation in headlight

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 44,840 miles

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

Offside Front light condensation in headlight

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 35,610 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,147 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,785 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in side wall, not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,416 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 YNJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

VN59 YNJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 YNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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