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VU59 OOC

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OOC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 108,242 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 108,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 104,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 104,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 101,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 101,863 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 98,042 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 94,434 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 91,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 88,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 88,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,269 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 81,269 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,935 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,161 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,501 miles

all wiperblades split

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 OOC 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 VU59 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

VU59 OOC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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