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GY59 GSZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,706 mi
Last recorded110,706 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 GSZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 110,706 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 110,706 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,543 miles

noise around belt area when running

Fail 6 Feb 2025 91,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

noise around belt area when running

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield ratting not insecure down pipe

oil dampness around bottom of engine level low

Fail 4 Dec 2023 72,165 miles

exhaust shield ratting not insecure down pipe

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil dampness around bottom of engine level low

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,560 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

coolant level low overflow bottle

oil level low

Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,560 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

coolant level low overflow bottle

oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,242 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Nov 2021 56,242 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,220 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 47,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 35,648 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 35,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,297 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 21,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,363 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 GSZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY59 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

GY59 GSZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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