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GU59 UPX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 UPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 77,661 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 77,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 77,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 64,578 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,336 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50/r16-81v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 185/50/r16-81v

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/r16-81v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,795 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 17,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre. splits & cuts inner tyre wall

Offside Front tyre. slight cuts & splits inner tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre. slight cuts & splits inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,694 miles

both front w/wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Nov 2013 9,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,600 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 UPX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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