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GJ59 VGD

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,112 mi
Last recorded123,112 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VGD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 123,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,292 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 114,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heat shield around front pipe loose

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,694 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,043 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 105,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb holder insecure & retaining clip broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,261 miles

screen chipped

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,692 miles

nsf lower arm bush debonding

nsf tyre low tread-3mm

nsr tyre low tread-3mm

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,810 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,282 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,282 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,170 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

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 VGD is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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