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YT59 EFF

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,755 mi
Last recorded171,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 EFF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,755 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 171,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing to strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 169,548 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2024 169,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 162,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box skin corded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 152,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box skin corded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,141 miles

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

exhaust back box skin corrded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 142,940 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 22 Jan 2019 131,907 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 22 Jan 2019 131,907 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated NEARSIDE REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PASSENGER FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up NEARSIDE REAR (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,180 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,180 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect OFFSIDE FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT PADS LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT ALSO WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,443 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,442 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,760 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,760 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP (CORRODED)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,123 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 62,761 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,761 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YT59 EFF is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 YT59 EFF, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YT59 EFF is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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