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YE09 VYF

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,200 mi
Last recorded84,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,200 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 84,200 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,846 miles

osr tyre heavily cracked advise replacement

Fail 7 Jul 2025 75,846 miles

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

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

osr tyre heavily cracked advise replacement

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,553 miles

Rear both rer tyres heavily cracked advise replacement

Fail 15 Jul 2024 69,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both rer tyres heavily cracked advise replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 64,337 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE\DELAM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE\DELAM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED AND PERISH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,928 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated POOR (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 49,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,530 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 38,530 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2013 23,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,913 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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YE09 VYF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YE09 VYF, 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 YE09 VYF registered?

YE09 VYF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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