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LR59 GBY

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,771 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 72,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 57,933 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 57,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,495 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2020 35,776 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 35,773 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,597 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Damage to ns door

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,825 miles

Front indicators are pale

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3.5mm

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,356 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,730 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,312 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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LR59 GBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR59 GBY, 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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What year was LR59 GBY registered?

LR59 GBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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