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VU59 KZB

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 KZB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,618 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil sump corroded and covered in oil

Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil sump corroded and covered in oil

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,803 miles

Front Bumper damaged repaired

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,073 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 104,073 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,598 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,598 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,416 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 72,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,990 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing, rear exhaust joint area deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2018 66,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing, rear exhaust joint area deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,851 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing, rear exhaust joint area deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust clamp missing, rear exhaust joint area deteriorated

top stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,051 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,051 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,771 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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VU59 KZB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VU59 KZB, 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 VU59 KZB registered?

VU59 KZB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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