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DF59 EXP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,548 mi
Last recorded113,548 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 EXP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,548 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 113,548 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,377 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,377 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,596 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 94,596 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps llb207 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,848 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exh corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exh corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,509 miles

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

exh corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,506 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exh corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 67,590 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 67,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,507 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 40,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 40,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Backbox and centre joining bracket excessively corroded

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

f/n/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,854 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,839 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,141 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 20,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,587 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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DF59 EXP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DF59 EXP, 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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What year was DF59 EXP registered?

DF59 EXP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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