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WL59 LFY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 LFY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 101,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,582 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,401 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on approx 3mm and offside rear has a nail in the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 77,593 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,568 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 72,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,559 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 63,559 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 45,393 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 45,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,036 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,998 miles

front tyres 2-3mm.

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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WL59 LFY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 WL59 LFY, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WL59 LFY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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