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GU59 UOE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,054 mi
Last recorded145,054 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 UOE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 145,054 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 145,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 143,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 138,270 miles

engine has oil leak near to limit

front sub frame rear bushes starting to separate.(creaking noise on front possible caused by this )

headlamps slightly clouded over side light sections

offside rear wheel rim bent slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing from rear box and mounting broken away at rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked /perished to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has oil leak near to limit

front sub frame rear bushes starting to separate.(creaking noise on front possible caused by this )

headlamps slightly clouded over side light sections

offside rear wheel rim bent slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut has some vertical movement in the top mounting bushing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 130,097 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure top mounting moves (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension strut has some vertical movement in the top mounting bushing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,485 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front indicator bulbs faded near limit

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 115,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,901 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,258 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 77,238 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,612 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,608 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 42,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,450 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 UOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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