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LR59 XGF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 127,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 127,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,341 miles

Front tyre size 165/65R14 Rear tyre size 165/70R14

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre size 165/65R14 Rear tyre size 165/70R14

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 109,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,204 miles

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2022 108,204 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake low effort. will require attention

offside headlight pattern slight diffused

rear wiper perished

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip on window-screen

Fail 24 Sep 2020 97,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip on window-screen

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,171 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy?

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,847 miles

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 57,312 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,989 miles

Oil leak

front tyres slight wear on edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear wiper blade perished

strong advise! front brake pads and brake discs worn very low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,149 miles

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

rear wiper blade perished

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 XGF 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 66.7%.

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 XGF, 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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LR59 XGF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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