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DN59 NEY

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,249 mi
Last recorded131,249 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 NEY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,247 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire chafing on flexi brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

both front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10kl (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kl (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield secured

Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10kl (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kl (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield secured

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,369 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,788 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 73,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2013 47,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,542 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DN59 NEY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN59 NEY, 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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DN59 NEY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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