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ML59 XCT

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 XCT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 85,845 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ** Strong advise ** (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 72,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ** Strong advise ** (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 63,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

coolant bottle cap missing

Fail 3 Jan 2023 57,054 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,033 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,598 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 30,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 30,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2016 26,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 25,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,673 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body damage to n/s/f door

ecu wiring damaged and taped up

n/s/f tyre kerbed and low on tread

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear wiper rubber missing

o/s/r tyre has been run flat

Fail 5 Oct 2013 15,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

body damage to n/s/f door

ecu wiring damaged and taped up

n/s/f tyre kerbed and low on tread

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear wiper rubber missing

o/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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ML59 XCT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ML59 XCT, 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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ML59 XCT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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