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WV59 VNH

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,894 mi
Last recorded133,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 133,894 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 133,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer cv-boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,094 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake efficiency only just met (need repair or adjustment) (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,473 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake efficiency just met (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,473 miles

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

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake efficiency just met (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low offside front hreadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working nearside front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside front headlamp light output is severely reduce (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,257 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,257 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,607 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,222 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,770 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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WV59 VNH is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WV59 VNH, 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 WV59 VNH registered?

WV59 VNH is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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