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YY59 VCV

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,196 mi
Last recorded52,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 VCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,196 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 52,196 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,999 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4m. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp is corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,402 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,862 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 VCV is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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