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FV59 SMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,914 mi
Last recorded84,914 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 SMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,738 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 78,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,412 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 77,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,536 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 75,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,081 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 74,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,245 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,237 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 57,237 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs showing wear/corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,458 miles

Nearside wiper blade is splitting at the ends

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,545 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,347 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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FV59 SMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV59 SMU, 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 FV59 SMU registered?

FV59 SMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is FV59 SMU safe to buy?

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