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FL59 MXE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 84,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split out of its housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 76,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 69,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole on joint to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,886 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 64,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,076 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges close to cord on inner

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 61,076 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges close to cord on inner

Exhaust backbox clamp missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,465 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 57,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 52,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush severely unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush severely unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,806 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,433 miles

chip in front screen

Fail 9 Sep 2016 22,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chip in front screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,346 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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FL59 MXE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MXE, 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 FL59 MXE registered?

FL59 MXE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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