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CV59 OVB

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 OVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,777 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes --- Peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate has some corrosion

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 92,777 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes --- Peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate has some corrosion

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,173 miles

Front Lower area of bumper ---clips missing

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

Nearside Rear Some corrosion on exhaust box /pipe

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,576 miles

Front Fasteners missing from lower area of bumper

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust box has some corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2024 85,576 miles

Front Fasteners missing from lower area of bumper

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust box has some corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake shoe/drum noise when applying brake

Nearside Rear Exhaust box has some corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,623 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate has damage (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box support bars have corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate has damage (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box support bars have corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,277 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 74,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear rubber bush, bonding has gone to outer tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter area

Rear Rear exhaust box U clamp missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,790 miles

Slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Dec 2016 65,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,720 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,007 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,621 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,420 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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CV59 OVB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CV59 OVB, 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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CV59 OVB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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