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GU59 UPF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,847 mi
Last recorded94,847 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 UPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 94,847 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes offside/nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 94,839 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both front inner tie rods excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes offside/nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 89,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS / AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,094 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 79,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,650 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,877 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,082 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall cuts

off side front tyre outer side wall cuts

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,968 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT INSECURE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUT

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,592 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GU59 UPF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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