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FL59 CDU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 CDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 52,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 49,513 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,541 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 44,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,449 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,449 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,044 miles

body work marked in places

Fail 12 Sep 2019 29,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre out of shape / flat spotted / 165 / 70 / 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four (4) tyres becoming slightly cracked / perished 165 / 70 / 14

body work marked in places

slight travel developing on hand brake

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,934 miles

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

Front cant see brake pads

Fail 17 Sep 2018 26,934 miles

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

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

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

Front cant see brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,183 miles

Front slight damage to front lower bumper cover .

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to deteriorate . (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 22,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,326 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 15,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FL59 CDU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL59 CDU, 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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FL59 CDU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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