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HJ59 XZU

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,792 mi
Last recorded101,792 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,792 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 101,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 98,136 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear most exhaust clamp missing,however join not leaking and remains secure.

Fail 27 Feb 2025 98,135 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear most exhaust clamp missing,however join not leaking and remains secure.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,273 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts developing wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread outer edge,small cuts present,strongly recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread extreme inner edge,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear most exhaust clamp missing,however join not leaking and remains secure.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts developing wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread outer edge,small cuts present,strongly recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread extreme inner edge,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear most exhaust clamp missing,however join not leaking and remains secure.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle sump area,also heavily corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing,however not leaking and remains secure.

Rear wiper blade torn at end section.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 84,113 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working All. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle sump area,also heavily corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing,however not leaking and remains secure.

Rear wiper blade torn at end section.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,985 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,985 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,272 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,523 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 42,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,809 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 XZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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