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HY59 LJO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,363 mi
Last recorded89,363 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper fixing slightly loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 89,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/a and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,828 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,828 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 8,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 8,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,108 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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HY59 LJO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY59 LJO, 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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HY59 LJO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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