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LR59 XGE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 XGE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 97,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 95,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,908 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,908 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction rectified moved phone holder to outside w/screen swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,898 miles

both offside tyres on 2mm

Fail 17 Sep 2020 62,678 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front inside headlight is loose and insecure outside broken in loose (4.1.2 (c))

both offside tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 54,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in outside tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlight masks fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,895 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 19,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 15,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,911 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 XGE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

LR59 XGE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 XGE safe to buy?

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