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GY59 GRU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 GRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,057 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,468 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 26 Sep 2024 64,468 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,087 miles

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2023 61,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/r tyre on limit on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,307 miles

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,855 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,421 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing and shallow cuts in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,004 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,243 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,362 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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GY59 GRU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY59 GRU, 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 GY59 GRU registered?

GY59 GRU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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