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FL59 NVV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,447 mi
Last recorded165,447 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 NVV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 165,447 miles

c/v boots starting to perish

front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2021 165,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

c/v boots starting to perish

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2020 162,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 162,464 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leaking from either n/s/f brake caliper or flexi hose at caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 157,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 157,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,901 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 146,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 146,846 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 140,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 133,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 125,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NVV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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