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NJ59 MFE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 MFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,161 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 112,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,703 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 95,702 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,886 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 86,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Sep 2021 76,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and just on legal limit

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,609 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,814 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Downpipe and centre exhaust heatshields insecure/rattling

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes peeling slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 42,814 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Downpipe and centre exhaust heatshields insecure/rattling

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes peeling slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,269 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 37,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,140 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 35,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 23,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NJ59 MFE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NJ59 MFE, 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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NJ59 MFE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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