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AY09 YDC

2009 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Primastar99,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YDC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,966 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 94,265 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,034 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,894 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,328 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 60,320 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,330 miles

Front condition of wiper blades

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,402 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 43,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 36,611 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 28,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 17,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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AY09 YDC is a 2009 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,588 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 YDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY09 YDC registered?

AY09 YDC is a 2009 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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