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MT59 FRJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 FRJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,640 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 98,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,421 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 96,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower heatshield needs re-attachment

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,962 miles

OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX

Fail 16 Dec 2022 91,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,465 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,465 miles

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

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

Rear WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,887 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 84,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,078 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 77,462 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 77,462 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,786 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,786 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,406 miles

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

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 64,406 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,080 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,599 miles

near side front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,599 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

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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MT59 FRJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MT59 FRJ, 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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MT59 FRJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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