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WJ59 LYT

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LYT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,932 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 76,932 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,404 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle but no holes

heavy corrosion to exhaust system but no leaks

Fail 17 Jan 2025 72,404 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle but no holes

heavy corrosion to exhaust system but no leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,262 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface rust to exhaust system but no holes

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,989 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 69,989 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all pipe ends rusted. clean and apply grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,357 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 67,357 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,961 miles

windscreen marked by a previously defective wiper

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,907 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,951 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 37,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,252 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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WJ59 LYT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ59 LYT, 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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WJ59 LYT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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