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YG59 LMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,928 mi
Last recorded55,928 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 LMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,089 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,613 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 41,611 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,034 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,981 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 25,979 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,173 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

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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YG59 LMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YG59 LMU, 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 YG59 LMU registered?

YG59 LMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is YG59 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 LMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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