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YY59 CVN

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 CVN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 89,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 87,427 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,491 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,491 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,429 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres poor condition/nearside front low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres poor condition/nearside front low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,851 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,851 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,776 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 57,776 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,701 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked but no cords detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front heat shield, slightly insecure at front, may cause rattle

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,224 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 49,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,712 miles

both wipers worn/torn

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,994 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,565 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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YY59 CVN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY59 CVN, 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 YY59 CVN registered?

YY59 CVN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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