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VU59 OXL

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OXL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 90,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,525 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,525 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,164 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,502 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,354 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,354 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

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 OXL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

VU59 OXL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 OXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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