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LR59 UNY

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,713 mi
Last recorded87,713 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 84,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 65,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 61,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,794 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,442 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,272 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 31,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,541 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear nearside sidelamp lens slight damage

Fail 20 Mar 2015 22,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front nearside +rear offside tyres outer walls slightly damaged

rear nearside sidelamp lens slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,305 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 13,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UNY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

LR59 UNY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LR59 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 UNY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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