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YK09 YBZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 YBZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,939 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Also full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Also full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,386 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,981 miles

engine oil level less than minimum 1 liter added for test

Fail 25 Sep 2017 43,972 miles

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

engine oil level less than minimum 1 liter added for test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,916 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,457 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,291 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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YK09 YBZ 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 YK09 YBZ, 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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YK09 YBZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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