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MT59 UUS

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,615 mi
Last recorded146,615 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 UUS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,643 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing inbetween front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm badly worn on edges 1657014 81t (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,732 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine sump corroded

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges at the time of the test

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener From Rear View Mirror ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,695 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,140 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,894 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 43,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,291 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 24,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 24,019 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,354 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 19,354 miles

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

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 UUS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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