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MF59 ZFA

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,149 mi
Last recorded136,149 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 136,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,175 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,778 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 101,777 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions

Nearside Front 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 13 Dec 2021 89,786 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,786 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,492 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2020 73,492 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,886 miles

Both rear tyres are getting very close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,886 miles

Both rear tyres are getting very close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,319 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,654 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 42,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 4,402 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 4,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,025 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 4,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to nsf passenger wing next to head light also damage to passenger side door still opens and closes

rear wiper blade split , nsf front wiper split on the edges but still cleaning screen

Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,411 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 2,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 2,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 1,934 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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 ZFA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZFA, 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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MF59 ZFA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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