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GF59 GLJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 GLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 110,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,523 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,223 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Oil around sump area

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,989 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit, still legal due to tyre design

Slight oil leak from around engine sump pan

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,173 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 74,228 miles

Front Inner brake disk faces corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 51,539 miles

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

nsr tyre tread feathered

slight play wiper linkage

wiper blades rubber torn

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,539 miles

nsr tyre tread feathered

slight play wiper linkage

wiper blades rubber torn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,180 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 24,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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GF59 GLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF59 GLJ, 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 GF59 GLJ registered?

GF59 GLJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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