CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN59 YOK

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,361 mi
Last recorded137,361 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,361 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 137,361 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 131,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 131,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 125,403 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 125,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also lumpy (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,778 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,342 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,212 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 86,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,342 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 64,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 54,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 24,173 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN59 YOK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YOK, 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

How do I check the history of VN59 YOK?

You can check the full history of VN59 YOK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN59 YOK registered?

VN59 YOK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is VN59 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 YOK shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN59 YOK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN59 YOK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.