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YKZ 1248

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,442 mi
Last recorded93,442 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 1248
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,442 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 93,111 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,767 miles

Central Front oil leak at sump/gearbox slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2023 87,758 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Hazard warning lamps inoperative and o/s/f lower flashing amber (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat with a defective structure sidepanel mechanical arm piece cover broken sharp edges and projections (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet latch mechanism clicking but not opening at all (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f below legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring missing and directional control affected broken incorrectly positioned on mount causing steering play (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak at sump/gearbox slightly

Central Front steering wheel has slight play when moving side to side play on steering plates full lock

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f upper slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 80,723 miles

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

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

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

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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YKZ 1248 is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YKZ 1248, 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 YKZ 1248 registered?

YKZ 1248 is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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