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YY59 VCL

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,822 mi
Last recorded101,822 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 VCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 101,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

slack in wiper linkage

Fail 5 Feb 2025 101,822 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

slack in wiper linkage

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,517 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 92,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interference with position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 81,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interference with position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,091 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 16,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 11,843 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 VCL is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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