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GY59 GZJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 GZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,674 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts cups/casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 100,674 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts cups/casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,588 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 96,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1.5mm, 2/3mm across 165/70/14 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1.5mm, 2/3mm across 165/70/14 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release inop/ intermittent

Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manicat/ front pipe fire ring, poss either joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1.5mm, 2/3mm across 165/70/14 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1.5mm, 2/3mm across 165/70/14 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release inop/ intermittent

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and just started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and just started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,805 miles

Coolant leak Pipe to bottom of radiator ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,346 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,649 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,649 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield rattling

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,528 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Fail 23 Mar 2016 36,523 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 17,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 GZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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