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LR59 XHV

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 94,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,140 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 83,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,277 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded

Rear wiper not clearing back window

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 37,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bolding on outer tread

Tracking is out pls see report

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre cracking and 3mm

rear wiper blade spit

Fail 2 May 2014 30,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre cracking and 3mm

rear wiper blade spit

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,341 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,866 miles

advice rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advice rear n/s tyre getting low on tread

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 XHV 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 76.2%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

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

Is LR59 XHV safe to buy?

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