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MK59 DHP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,839 mi
Last recorded112,839 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 DHP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,839 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 112,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,489 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,348 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,702 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,636 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 91,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,856 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,244 miles

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

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

Rear can not get into the boot area

Fail 3 Oct 2016 65,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to cord outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear can not get into the boot area

Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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MK59 DHP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK59 DHP, 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 MK59 DHP registered?

MK59 DHP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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