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FE59 FVG

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FVG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120,011 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 120,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 108,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,424 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is a commercial tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2023 104,471 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a commercial tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,507 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 100,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,420 miles

Front both front headlight lenses fading but pattern ok

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,420 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split all over (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front headlight lenses fading but pattern ok

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,543 miles

slight oil leak on engine

wiper linkage getting worn but working ok

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

wiper linkage getting worn but working ok

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,295 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter/front pipe joint fixings/mountings heavily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view clearly with wheels on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Intermittent loud rattling noise from engine during emissions test high idle.

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder bald and outer shoulder scrubbed totally bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both shoulders scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working, doubt as to connectivity

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder bald and outer shoulder scrubbed totally bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both shoulders scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

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

centre stop lamp not working, doubt as to connectivity

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,436 miles

slight smeer to wipers

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,558 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,558 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,310 miles

Exhaust system corrroded.

N/S/F brake disc worn.

N/S/R tyre on 2mm tread depth.

O/S/F brake disc worn.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of deterioration/wear.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 29,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corrroded.

N/S/F brake disc worn.

N/S/R tyre on 2mm tread depth.

O/S/F brake disc worn.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of deterioration/wear.

O/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth

Rear wiper blade split.

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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FE59 FVG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FE59 FVG, 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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FE59 FVG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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