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DG59 WJM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,064 mi
Last recorded138,064 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 WJM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 138,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 136,820 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp bulb clip insecure temporarily fixed

Pass 9 Aug 2023 130,318 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 130,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding h/brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,141 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 115,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (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 17 Aug 2021 101,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,006 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 95,006 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,271 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,270 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked around lamda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and seaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 85,117 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and seaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,037 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,734 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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DG59 WJM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG59 WJM, 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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DG59 WJM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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