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YH59 RZN

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,146 mi
Last recorded62,146 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 RZN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 62,146 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,306 miles

SLIGHT B/PIPE RUSTY CORROSION AT END

SLIGHT B/PIPE RUSTY CORROSION AT END

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn rusty corosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake just on limit

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,812 miles

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

hand brake read low

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 48,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 45,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,051 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,972 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 33,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,276 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 11 Oct 2013 24,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,069 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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YH59 RZN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH59 RZN, 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 YH59 RZN registered?

YH59 RZN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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