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GJ59 XUC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,259 mi
Last recorded129,259 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XUC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox back cover corroded, attention required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 128,269 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 121,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,902 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 115,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,644 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,117 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 102,117 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 97,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,777 miles

Engine sump badly corroded and leaking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,249 miles

Engine sump corroded and weeping oil

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% + (3.7.B.5b)

Engine sump corroded and weeping oil

Front exhaust down pipe heat shield is insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,088 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 58,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,777 miles

Center rear upper stop light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,935 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 9,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre has several deep abrasions but not to cords at this time

Pass 10 Oct 2012 2,612 miles

OSF TYRE HAS 3 DEEP ABRASIONS TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS AT THIS TIME

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XUC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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