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YF59 MUE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,548 mi
Last recorded125,548 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 MUE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,548 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 125,548 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 121,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 117,156 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,679 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose/rattling

Offside Inner Cv boot leaking grease

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 112,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust heatshield loose/rattling

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Cv boot leaking grease

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,173 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 101,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,867 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 92,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,461 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 73,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,413 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YF59 MUE 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 70.6%.

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 YF59 MUE, 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 YF59 MUE registered?

YF59 MUE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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