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YE59 ZBC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,512 mi
Last recorded64,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 64,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,173 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 63,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,869 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 58,944 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,507 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fitted on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test items removed rear seats lifted for checking and then replaced as was ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 54,346 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (inside out) (5.2.3 (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fitted on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test items removed rear seats lifted for checking and then replaced as was ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,575 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 49,575 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,189 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,085 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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YE59 ZBC is a 2009 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 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 YE59 ZBC, 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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YE59 ZBC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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