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YB59 MEV

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,396 mi
Last recorded83,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 MEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,396 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 83,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 80,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,047 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 68,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 56,893 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt clasp inop (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,931 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 43,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,971 miles

Front brake pads noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,851 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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YB59 MEV is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YB59 MEV, 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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What year was YB59 MEV registered?

YB59 MEV is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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