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GU59 UXJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to cat heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 141,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 141,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

auxiliary drive belt in such condition it could break at any time

Pass 20 Nov 2023 140,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,477 miles

Nearside Rear footbrake efficiency slightly lower than offside on brake test

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear footbrake efficiency slightly lower than offside on brake test

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,213 miles

Front wiper operation noisy.

Lower exhaust heat shield rattle.

Rear wiper blade torn .

Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,213 miles

Lower exhaust heat shield rattle.

Front wiper operation noisy.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade torn .

Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,897 miles

Front wiper operation noisy on fast speed.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,518 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 100,518 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,961 miles

NS wiper split

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 UXJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

GU59 UXJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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