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GV59 GSO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 GSO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 167,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 167,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 159,282 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 159,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 151,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 144,694 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 144,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet stay is missing

damage to bodywork front end

Fail 26 Feb 2021 136,336 miles

Exhaust system insecure downpipe bolt missing plus rear exhaust clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

damage to bodywork front end

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet stay is missing

Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,428 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 122,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet stay missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Dec 2017 116,400 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall deep enough to reach the cord but not considered a failure under test conditions.

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,249 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 13 Dec 2016 108,249 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet stay missing

registration plate dirty both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,635 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR NO PLATE LOOSE ON FIXING

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,334 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,496 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,496 miles

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

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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GV59 GSO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GV59 GSO, 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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GV59 GSO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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