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HJ59 WBU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,361 mi
Last recorded53,361 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,361 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

body work damage all around+front bumper has a large dent

Fail 30 Sep 2025 53,361 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

body work damage all around+front bumper has a large dent

Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

body work damage to nearside +front bumper has a large dent

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,575 miles

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

body work damage to nearside +front bumper damage/dented from nearside

Fail 26 Sep 2023 42,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (rear facing ) rubber bush deteriorated/worn/adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) bush deteriorating/perishing (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread damage/ perished/has a deep cracked (strong advice)

body work damage to nearside +front bumper damage/dented from nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 36,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,154 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 34,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,225 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,725 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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HJ59 WBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ59 WBU, 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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HJ59 WBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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