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DE59 NKP

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,076 mi
Last recorded112,076 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,076 miles

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

Nearside Front subframe bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2026 112,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front subframe bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,556 miles

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

auxiliary belt slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jan 2025 106,555 miles

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

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

auxiliary belt slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,152 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVISE: slight blow from rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,457 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 85,146 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat missing/inside dash (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT - Pre 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,884 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 79,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished.165/70r1481t

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2020 75,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb can't be secured as headlight is broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perished.165/70r1481t

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,932 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 66,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,351 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 61,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 49,018 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2016 49,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not connected (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions not tested - major leak from exhaust system

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,321 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,248 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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DE59 NKP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE59 NKP, 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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DE59 NKP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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