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YY59 TNX

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 TNX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 91,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,424 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,899 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 83,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,671 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,671 miles

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

Front Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 79,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering rack damp but no leak visible.

Fail 27 Dec 2018 79,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering rack damp but no leak visible.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 55,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 55,981 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,435 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,261 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 TNX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY59 TNX, 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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YY59 TNX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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