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HW59 JWV

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,419 mi
Last recorded103,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JWV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 103,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 100,426 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 100,426 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,603 miles

Offside Front headlight loose

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 98,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 96,881 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 96,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 91,404 miles

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both sides wheel bearing needs changing (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,257 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,257 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,882 miles

Central high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Central high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,083 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 63,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

alternator belt is deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 52,471 miles

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump-stops are damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2015 52,471 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump-stops are damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres have some brusing to tyre wall. No cords showing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,559 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,332 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 21,332 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)

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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HW59 JWV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW59 JWV, 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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HW59 JWV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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