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GU59 SOJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,702 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf & osr (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,170 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 8 Dec 2023 84,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2022 74,478 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2022 74,477 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour front both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working front n/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear n/s service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2021 61,983 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

o/s rear outer corner bumper showing very slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,464 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front both n/s o/s showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,256 miles

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F indicators show signs of white in colour

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,801 miles

front brake discs lipped

front inner brake pads look low, advise inpection

high level brake lamp n/w

Fail 22 Aug 2018 27,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front indicators faded

front brake discs lipped

front inner brake pads look low, advise inpection

high level brake lamp n/w

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2017 22,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 18,518 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,581 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 6,908 miles

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 SOJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOJ, 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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GU59 SOJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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