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HG59 UCB

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,640 mi
Last recorded147,640 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 147,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 147,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,925 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 139,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush showing signs of slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush showing signs of slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight flashing on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush showing signs of slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush showing signs of slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 126,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 109,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,956 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken but secure.

tyre valve osr minor damage.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 95,917 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken but secure.

tyre valve osr minor damage.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres start to crack/perish

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,680 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,821 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn TO Wear Indicators

Both front Tyres Worn On Outside Edges

Front Discs Lipped

Front Pads Getting Low

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 UCB 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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

HG59 UCB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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