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NJ59 VGM

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,031 mi
Last recorded102,031 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 VGM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,031 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 102,031 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,642 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,642 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,555 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,418 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,777 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,909 miles

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

rear wiper spite.nearside rear tyre nail./worn.front drop links rubbers worn.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,909 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps inoprative (4.7.2 (a))

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

rear wiper spite.nearside rear tyre nail./worn.front drop links rubbers worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,794 miles

both front bottom arm bushes frayd.washer bottle top missing.offside front indicater going white.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,794 miles

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

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

both front bottom arm bushes frayd.washer bottle top missing.offside front indicater going white.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,679 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust secure but clamp missing

Fail 28 Aug 2015 37,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust secure but clamp missing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust u clamp missing but system is adequatly supported

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 15,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VGM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black 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 NJ59 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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