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FE59 FXW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FXW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 96,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 96,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 89,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,361 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,972 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 66,972 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 59,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,430 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,238 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 44,657 miles

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

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,684 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,158 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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FE59 FXW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FXW, 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 FE59 FXW registered?

FE59 FXW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FE59 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 FXW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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