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WU59 YAY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,503 mi
Last recorded61,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 YAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,503 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 61,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Insecure in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 59,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,682 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 57,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,734 miles

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

Front frontpipe heatshield corroded and loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,714 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front frontpipe heatshield corroded and loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 53,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake lever travel slightly long

Fail 5 Aug 2021 51,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake lever travel slightly long

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,860 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 49,860 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly internal part of headlight that produces the beam image has been bent (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,328 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 40,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 30,129 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 30,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WU59 YAY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU59 YAY, 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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WU59 YAY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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