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LR59 KAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,644 mi
Last recorded22,644 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 KAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 22,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 21,435 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 21,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 20,283 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 20,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 18,900 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 18,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 17,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 16,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 15,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,252 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 12,555 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 12,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,814 miles

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,015 miles

offside front trye sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2013 6,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,047 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 KAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR59 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

LR59 KAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is LR59 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 KAU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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