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GL59 VRE

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VRE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 103,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 103,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,613 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 94,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,826 miles

Front tyres both sides getting down slight wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting down

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,538 miles

chip in screen

slight damage too osf sidewall tyre

wipers smear

Fail 6 Jan 2015 36,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

slight damage too osf sidewall tyre

wipers smear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,124 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outer sidewall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,032 miles

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

chips in screen

nsf tyre cuts in sidewall

recomend 4 wheel alignment

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 VRE is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 VRE, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL59 VRE registered?

GL59 VRE is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 February 2010.

Is GL59 VRE safe to buy?

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