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LL59 ARF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,833 mi
Last recorded122,833 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 ARF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 122,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FR susp. lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,865 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 109,067 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,444 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 101,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,915 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 94,915 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,813 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 185/50 R16 81V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,257 miles

Both sides parking brake do not lock off and effort is slightly low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( has a small split )

Rear exhaust clamp is badly corroded and has a slight blow at joint

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,279 miles

Both sides parking brake do not lock off

Deep cut on nearside front tyre side wall and small cuts on nearside rear tyre side wall

Front brake discs are worn / lipped and pads are worn low

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( has a small split )

Rear exhaust clamp is badly corroded and has a slight blow at joint

Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,279 miles

Both sides parking brake do not lock off

Deep cut on nearside front tyre side wall and small cuts on nearside rear tyre side wall

Front brake discs are worn / lipped and pads are worn low

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( has a small split )

Rear exhaust clamp is badly corroded and has a slight blow at joint

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,965 miles

Cut on nearside rear tyre side wall

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,965 miles

Cut on nearside rear tyre side wall

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,354 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,771 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LL59 ARF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LL59 ARF, 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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LL59 ARF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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