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YY59 TPU

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,813 mi
Last recorded138,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 TPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 138,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 138,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 133,359 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 133,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 109,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,283 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,236 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,307 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 55,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,443 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 44,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 TPU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY59 TPU, 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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YY59 TPU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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