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YG59 ORH

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,378 mi
Last recorded86,378 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 86,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end nut corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end nut corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 82,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering belt in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2025 82,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering belt in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,436 miles

Central rear view mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Jan 2023 78,436 miles

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

Central rear view mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 77,439 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,767 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 70,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,243 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,775 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,794 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front indicator lens cracked and condensated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,498 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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YG59 ORH 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 61.1%.

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 YG59 ORH, 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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YG59 ORH is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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