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GV59 NBO

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,942 mi
Last recorded48,942 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 NBO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 46,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,703 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Perish

Fail 28 Oct 2022 43,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyres Starting To Perish

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,617 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 42,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 41,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,129 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2019 39,129 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

accident damage to nearside front bumper

both front tyre/s are wearing low on outer edge/s

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,943 miles

Nearside mirror becoming inscure

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,690 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 29,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,326 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,596 miles

front brake pads and discs becoming worn

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,559 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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GV59 NBO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV59 NBO, 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 GV59 NBO registered?

GV59 NBO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is GV59 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 NBO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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