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MF59 FYJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,158 mi
Last recorded101,158 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 FYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 101,158 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,313 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 100,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 100,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 100,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,467 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 99,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 92,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 62,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,520 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,330 miles

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

near side front tyre has a cut in sidewall, (cords not showing)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,330 miles

near side front tyre has a cut in sidewall, (cords not showing)

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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MF59 FYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MF59 FYJ, 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 MF59 FYJ registered?

MF59 FYJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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