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GU59 SMO

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 SMO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,632 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 60,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,326 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 57,326 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure joint clamp u/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 54,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,648 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

stab lither linkage slight play both side front.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,034 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 51,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,603 miles

Front disc worn

Fail 14 Feb 2017 49,603 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front disc worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,371 miles

All 4 Tyre Sidewalls Damaged

Both Front Wiper Blades In Poor Condition

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,183 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,607 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,605 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,666 miles

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cuts

o/s/f door has damage

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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GU59 SMO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GU59 SMO, 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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What year was GU59 SMO registered?

GU59 SMO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is GU59 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 SMO shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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