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HG59 SPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 119,330 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 115,594 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 115,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,402 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 95,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked with chalk (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators have minor amber ting left advise change amber coated bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on outer edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 84,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cord outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators have minor amber ting left advise change amber coated bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on outer edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,792 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 68,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,285 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,450 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,450 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,687 miles

corrosion forming on front offside driveshaft

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,736 miles

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,421 miles

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

rear nearside tyre deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,770 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 24,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,781 miles

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

wiperblades deterioating

Fail 26 Nov 2012 17,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wiperblades deterioating

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 SPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SPU, 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 HG59 SPU registered?

HG59 SPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is HG59 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 SPU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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