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GL59 DSY

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 DSY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,413 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 139,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 131,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 126,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,126 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust clamp missing rear box

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 104,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 104,107 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,230 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,214 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,657 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,889 miles

Body damage to n/s/r wing

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 54,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heat shield insecure!!.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,164 miles

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

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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GL59 DSY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GL59 DSY, 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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GL59 DSY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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