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LX59 UCR

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,539 mi
Last recorded43,539 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 UCR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,539 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 43,537 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on edges **STRONGLY ADVISED** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on edges **STRONGLY ADVISED** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 41,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on edges **STRONGLY ADVISED** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on edges **STRONGLY ADVISED** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,211 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dash cam fitted within swept area

Fail 12 Sep 2023 38,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dash cam fitted within swept area

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,863 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 15 Sep 2020 29,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,136 miles

handbrake lever high

Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,565 miles

o-s-f slight play in anti roll bar link o-s-f amber bulb slightly dis colored

Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brakes rubbing attention may be required

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,209 miles

hand brake high

n-s-f door outside door handle broken but does not effect the opening of the door

Fail 21 Sep 2016 19,209 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wingmirror (8.1.2a)

hand brake high

n-s-f door outside door handle broken but does not effect the opening of the door

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,130 miles

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

osf tyre perrished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 7,890 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 7,890 miles

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

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

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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LX59 UCR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX59 UCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX59 UCR registered?

LX59 UCR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is LX59 UCR safe to buy?

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