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VN59 YOE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 YOE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 80,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,335 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,335 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,095 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 76,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,418 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s lightly scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,418 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s lightly scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,048 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 68,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 65,388 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 56,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,570 miles

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,784 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)

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

o/s rear tyre punctured

Fail 8 Feb 2016 40,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre punctured

Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,094 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 YOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

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

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