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MJ59 FLF

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,033 mi
Last recorded72,033 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 72,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear shocker casings heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2025 69,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear shocker casings heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,901 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 65,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and seams coming away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessivly worn bushes both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,101 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 62,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,265 miles

Parking brake lever almost at full reserve travel

Fail 21 Jun 2021 56,265 miles

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

Parking brake lever almost at full reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,642 miles

Handbrake lever at almost full reserve travel

Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever at almost full reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2019 48,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil sump corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 48,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil sump corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,905 miles

All brake hoses ferrules corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has cracks around tread

Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

All brake hoses ferrules corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has cracks around tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 39,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front crack on outer wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,507 miles

Flexible hose ferrule's slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,898 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,898 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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MJ59 FLF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ59 FLF, 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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MJ59 FLF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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