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LM59 GBU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,081 mi
Last recorded100,081 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 GBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 100,081 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 100,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 95,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 89,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,419 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,418 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspected bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,198 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,412 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,054 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 59,054 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,150 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 51,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,720 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 41,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,265 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight scratched (8.3.1d)

front nearside outer sidewall tyre showing signs [cuts] deterioration.

rear offside outer sidewall tyre showing signs [run flat] deterioration.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 32,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight scratched (8.3.1d)

front nearside outer sidewall tyre showing signs [cuts] deterioration.

rear offside outer sidewall tyre showing signs [run flat] deterioration.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,751 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 24,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 19,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,350 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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LM59 GBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LM59 GBU, 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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LM59 GBU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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