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YP59 EHU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 EHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 125,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 125,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r and n/s/r bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure built into grill (loose) (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front bumper loose /damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front headlight cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2024 114,985 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front headlight cracked

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,355 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 96,350 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,461 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 74,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2020 70,480 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2020 70,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,086 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,456 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,909 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 59,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,096 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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YP59 EHU 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 57.1%.

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 YP59 EHU, 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 YP59 EHU registered?

YP59 EHU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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