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HJ59 ZZU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,079 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 55,123 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn low - aprox 4mm left

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 48,560 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn low - aprox 4mm left

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,037 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,909 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 26,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 26,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,754 miles

wipers split/starting to smear

Fail 23 Sep 2013 17,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

wipers split/starting to smear

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,273 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 14,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 ZZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ZZU, 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 HJ59 ZZU registered?

HJ59 ZZU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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