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LV59 DGU

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 140,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2024 124,417 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt buckle has a slightly damaged casing and intermittently sticks (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre to rear section joint has a missing securing clamp

Fail 28 May 2022 86,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is below the legal limit for treadwear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing has slight damage and intermittently sticks (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage of oil from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre to rear section joint has a missing securing clamp

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2m left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2m left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,649 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise change A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,856 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 55,856 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,852 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 40,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,435 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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LV59 DGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV59 DGU, 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 LV59 DGU registered?

LV59 DGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is LV59 DGU safe to buy?

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