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MT59 NVU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 NVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,005 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 117,883 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,046 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,630 miles

parking brake performance just met

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 82,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,682 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc faces are slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.38 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.92 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front brake disc faces are slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Park brake reserve travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 24,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,524 miles

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 NVU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVU, 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 MT59 NVU registered?

MT59 NVU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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