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LR59 HVW

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 88,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,255 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 85,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 80,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,147 miles

h/level stop light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2020 59,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

h/level stop light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 52,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,044 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 39,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,823 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,182 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R tyre inner and outer side walls perished

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 24,182 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R tyre inner and outer side walls perished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,422 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 HVW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LR59 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

LR59 HVW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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