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HG59 ETL

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 ETL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 75,227 miles

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

Slight wear to offside front shock absorber top mount

Fail 6 Dec 2024 75,227 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight wear to offside front shock absorber top mount

Fail 5 Dec 2024 75,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight wear to offside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,116 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,587 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,085 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,930 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,580 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,316 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 35,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,264 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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HG59 ETL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG59 ETL, 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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HG59 ETL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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