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FG59 LXA

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LXA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,248 miles

headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 60,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,172 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 58,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,049 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,843 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,682 miles

Nearside wiper deteriated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,833 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 26,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,064 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 22,063 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,067 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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FG59 LXA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG59 LXA, 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 FG59 LXA registered?

FG59 LXA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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