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FE59 KPV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 130,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 125,343 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 125,343 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,222 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged central interior rear view mirror discolour (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

driver and front passenger seat release lever on side of seat damage but still able to be used to accesses back seats at time of test

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Fail 11 Sep 2023 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged central interior rear view mirror discolour (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

driver and front passenger seat release lever on side of seat damage but still able to be used to accesses back seats at time of test

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 115,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 111,610 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,603 miles

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

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

little reserve hand brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 88,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,046 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,416 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 53,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,661 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

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 KPV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

FE59 KPV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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