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MJ59 ZPE

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 ZPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 76,693 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2024 67,650 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 67,615 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing! (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle! (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 62,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,337 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 40,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding beginning to rip. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 40,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding beginning to rip. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 207 bulb fitted. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [9 year old tyre] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has previously been repaired

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [9 year old tyre] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 36,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [9 year old tyre] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has previously been repaired

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [9 year old tyre] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,861 miles

Central Rear stop lamp in-op.P.R.S. 1 x 382 bulb.

Front pads appear to be well over halfway worn through.

Front tyres wearing inner edges,approx 3mm.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 32,861 miles

Central Rear stop lamp in-op.P.R.S. 1 x 382 bulb.

Front pads appear to be well over halfway worn through.

Front tyres wearing inner edges,approx 3mm.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight.1 x 501 capless bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,501 miles

Central Rear stoplamp in-op.

Front tyres have uneven tyre wear,wearing outer edges.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 30,501 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Central Rear stoplamp in-op.

Front tyres have uneven tyre wear,wearing outer edges.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 27,762 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2014 24,995 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2013 22,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,631 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Dec 2012 19,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split

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 ZPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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