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KN59 OBU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 112,268 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 112,268 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 111,417 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 99,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,253 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,804 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S/R 1/4 PANEL

O/S/R SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,803 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S/R 1/4 PANEL

O/S/R SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,803 miles

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

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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KN59 OBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KN59 OBU, 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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KN59 OBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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