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MA59 DFK

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,562 mi
Last recorded68,562 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 DFK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,562 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 68,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 61,127 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 61,027 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 54,633 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 48,151 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 48,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no plate light & fog light also affected (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 41,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 35,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,379 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,489 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,836 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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MA59 DFK is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA59 DFK, 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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MA59 DFK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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