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YD59 BYT

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 BYT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,082 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,367 miles

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

both rear shocks corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 70,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,576 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 66,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,269 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly low

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded at cap

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,269 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly low

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded at cap

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,137 miles

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

rear wiper split

sump corroded + leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,137 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

rear wiper split

sump corroded + leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,022 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Sep 2016 49,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,117 miles

front & rear registration plate loose

nearside front tyre 3mm + wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

front & rear registration plate loose

nearside front tyre 3mm + wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,066 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,601 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD59 BYT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD59 BYT, 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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YD59 BYT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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