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WJ59 LYU

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LYU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 74,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,712 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 73,712 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,475 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 70,438 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 65,408 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 65,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,498 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,498 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 53,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,433 miles

front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

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 LYU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYU, 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 WJ59 LYU registered?

WJ59 LYU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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