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GJ59 NBB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 NBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,422 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 85,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,944 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 81,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,084 miles

colour o/s/f indictor

condition o/s/f wishbone bushs

corrosion n/s/f coil spring

n/s/r tyre splitting between treads

Fail 23 Feb 2022 78,084 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting between treads

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

colour o/s/f indictor

condition o/s/f wishbone bushs

corrosion n/s/f coil spring

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,993 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2018 65,993 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,487 miles

play in offside drive shaft centre bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 38,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

play in offside drive shaft centre bearing

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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GJ59 NBB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ59 NBB, 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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GJ59 NBB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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