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FG59 RFL

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,149 mi
Last recorded44,149 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 44,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clamp lose, Clean and Refit new Clamp. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 44,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clamp lose, Clean and Refit new Clamp. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 38,687 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 34,231 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 34,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,247 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 30,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 16,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 16,284 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 10,906 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2017 10,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2016 6,446 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 8,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 7,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 10,147 miles

brake noiey, suspect corroded, rear drums.

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 RFL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc 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 FG59 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

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

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