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WV59 YLU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,179 mi
Last recorded97,179 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,179 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroding not considered excessive

Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,056 miles

Rear Exhaust and clamp corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,825 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,825 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,922 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 88,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,754 miles

Auxiliary drive belt tensioner corroded

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,376 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,788 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,825 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 YLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

WV59 YLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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