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VU59 LAO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,410 mi
Last recorded80,410 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,813 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 79,810 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,101 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 66,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,067 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,022 miles

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

rear brakes need attension

Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,081 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,266 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,266 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,778 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge and is close to cord/ply exposure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 12,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LAO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LAO, 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 VU59 LAO registered?

VU59 LAO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is VU59 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 LAO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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